Introduction -- The contest for resources vs. "strategic culture" -- America's strategic culture : lessons from the past -- Lessons for today from post-war Britain -- The military response -- Conclusion : lessons for U.S. defense planners in a climate of austerity
Summary
"As military conflicts come to an end, it is not uncommon for societies to expect a 'peace dividend' and to engage in elite and popular conversations about how much defense spending is still needed. The issues are similar across countries and time periods: How can defense planners preserve capabilities, avoid the reversibility problem, and plan for the long term? How can they guide the development of technologies and doctrines in a climate of austerity? This manuscript draws lessons from previous historic situations and applies them to today"--Publisher's web site
Notes
"January 2015."
Paper version available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 68-76)
Notes
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SSI, viewed February 2, 2015)
