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On Grand Strategy, with John Lewis Gaddis

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Analyzing Grand Strategies Through Historical and Classical Leadership Lessons

The chapter discusses the significance of moral virtues in grand strategies, cautioning against leaders who overlook historical lessons and improvise. It explores the origins of the fox and hedgehog concept, the importance of central direction and flexibility, and the parallels between different historical figures like Clausewitz and Tolstoy in preparing students for an uncertain future.

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