ChinaTalk Makers of Modern Strategy with Hal Brands
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Nov 18, 2024 Hal Brands, a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of the influential 'Makers of Modern Strategy', dives into the evolution of warfare and statecraft. He shares insights on compiling the latest edition of his series, including compelling case studies like Tecumseh's resistance. The discussion touches on military revolutions, from the atom bomb to quantum computing, and the interplay between technology and strategy. Brands emphasizes the importance of historical context in understanding modern geopolitical challenges, particularly regarding U.S.-China relations.
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Favorite Essays
- Hal Brands shares his favorite essays from "The New Makers of Modern Strategy".
- These include essays on the history of strategy, Clausewitz, Tecumseh, and African wars.
Unconventional Warfare
- Tecumseh employed all-of-society warfare against westward expansion.
- Protracting war can be a strategy itself, as seen in African wars, where conflict can be profitable.
Origins of Strategic Studies
- The "Makers of Modern Strategy" emerged alongside strategic studies in the U.S.
- Edward Meade Earle's vision and context of World War II shaped the first edition in 1943.
