... in the course of an ongoing peacetime conceptual-doctrinal debate; gaining proficiency on short notice when new weapon systems become available only at the last minute (or even after units have deployed) and so forth. The book draws from historical examples of Israeli “worst case" transition scenarios – namely...

.... The main focus of this book is the democratic transition in Korea, which this chapter treats as a succession of events. developing societies methodological individualism purposeful action rational choice paradigm applicability of the rational choice theory area expertise collective norms culture...

...This chapter discusses the first few important steps in the long transition from the French to the American presence in Vietnam. It assesses how, from 1950 to 1953, French leaders convinced a skeptical Truman administration that Indochina was much more than an exploited colony which was maintained...

... ultimate failure were the decision to begin the conflict with an inadequate postwar plan, the irrational decisions made in the aftermath of the collapse of the Iraq state, the decision to pursue the transition strategy for two years, the decision to not intervene against electoral abuses in 2010...

...This chapter discusses three successful war termination outcomes in irregular war: decisive victory, negotiated outcome, and transition, and shows how the choice of a desired war termination outcome affects the selection of an appropriate strategy. American Revolution Good Friday Agreement Korean...

... coordination of the opening of the Doha office and the transition ceremony from ISAF to Afghan forces set back the relationship. By continuing the drawdown, the U.S. was losing negotiating leverage. Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Karzai Hamid Omar Mullah Mohammad Agha Mohammad Tayyab Doha Qatar Grossman...

...In this chapter, I investigate the evolution of so-called 'pro-coal' politics as public discourse about Appalachia's future increasingly centers on the region's economic transition. This chapter focuses on one trend evident in certain online forums: a vocalization of grievance and nostalgia. Across...

...This chapter recounts Still’s transition from teaching at Morehead to living in Knott County where problems and change were increasingly evident. President Johnson’s War on Poverty put a national focus on the region’s economy and environment. Still continued to develop his public personality during...

...This chapter discusses the silent era of films and explains the struggles many actors and actresses had shifting from stage to film. Negri had no difficulty with the transition, and we are shown how she and Lubitsch complement each other creatively to deliver film genius. Their wildly successful...

...Chapter 7 examines competing discourses of “transition” as they relate to on-going discussions about the future of agriculture in Kentucky. The dominant perspective on the future of Kentucky agriculture is that tobacco production is in its last days and that the “transition” period currently taking...

... of the Americas Alliance for Progress Mann Doctrine Transition Liberalism Good Neighbor Media On 22 November 1963, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was murdered in Dallas, Texas, transforming the political landscape of the country in an instant. Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson was traveling...

... transitioned from a staff position as a deputy to Army Chief of Staff Lawton Collins to become commander of the Eighth Army in Korea, and then commander of all U.N. forces in the Korean theatre. Ridgway's career, especially his leadership during the two wars, provides insights on the officer skills needed...

...The introduction presents the current gap in the literature that the book aims to cover – the "soft" aspects of the rapid transition from peace to war. It points to four enduring and emerging reasons why military organizations should deal with this subject, then explains the relevancy of learning...