In the Laps of the Gods
The Origins of Nato Forward Defense
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20139444 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James A Blackwell (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1985 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 1985-07-04 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The US Army War College Quarterly Parameters (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-1723 • E-ISSN: 0031-1723 |
| Publisher | United States Army War College Press (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.55540/0031-1723.1374 |
| OpenAlex | W325066154 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
The military strategy of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is two-pronged, consisting of the principles known as flexible response and forward defense. While the flexible response doctrine has been subjected to intense scrutiny since its promulgation in 1967, the forward defense strategy more often has been neglected by analysts. This article addresses this less thoroughly examined side of NATO strategy, exploring the operational origins, rather than the strategic or political origins, of the forward defense strategy in the formative years of the alliance, 1945-55
Ancient history · Archaeology · International law · Jus ad bellum · Missile · Missile Defense · Political science · Use of force · History · Intelligence, Security, War Strategy · Law · Military and Defense Studies · Military History and Strategy · Philosophy
| Citations per year | 0.05 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1989 - 2014 (26) |
| Highly cited | No |