Clausewitz Definition of War and Failure of Politics Discussion Questions
Clausewitz Definition of War and Failure of Politics Discussion Questions
This is an essay assignment. Students are expected to provide appropriate citations and references within each essay response.
Each of your answers should be 400-500 words in length, excluding bibliography. But, please include an authoritative bibliography. (Turabian style standard is required.)
Use 12 pt. font and double-space. Be sure to put your name and class information on the document and put your name on the file, such as, your last name and MT as the file name, e.g. DellerMT.doc or DellerMT.docx. Insert page numbers. Assignments will be graded using a rubric appropriate for your class level.Please upload your Word file to the Assignments folder.
Each question is worth 25 points. Answer all.
1.Clausewitz defined war as an extension of politics by other means, rather than a failure of politics. Explain what this definition contributes to our understanding of war.
2.Using examples, fully describe two explanations for the cause of war.
3.Based on the previously assigned articles by Colin Gray and Arthur Cebrowski, how is the nature of war changing?
4. There are a number of levels of analysis for understanding war: individual, nation-state, and systemic. Which level of analysis best describes the outbreak of World War I? Be sure to fully explain your response through the use of appropriate examples.
Best Wishes !
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