War Time

Sten Rynning is professor of war studies at the University of Southern Denmark.Olivier Schmitt is professor with special responsibilities at the Center for War Studies, University of Southern Denmark, and currently director of research and studies at the French Institute for Higher National Defence Studies.Amelie Theussen is assistant professor at the Center for War Studies, University of Southern Denmark.

• Contents:ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: “Civic Militarism” and the Trajectory of Western Power: The Western Experience in Balancing Liberal and Military Virtues1. The Modern State Rise and Decline of Civic Militarism2. Making Time an Ally: Uncovering the Perils of Tactical Military Speed3. Benefit or Burden? NATO-led Military Missions and Western Cohesion4. The Future of the West: What If the United States Pulls Out of NATO?Part II: Western Perceptions of Time and the International Normative Order: A Normative Order under Pressure5. Civilian Casualties and Contemporary Coalition Operations: The Case of Afghanistan6. Conflicting Norms of Intervention: When and How to Use Military Force?7. In the Shadows: The Challenge of Russian and Chinese Gray Zone Conflict for the West8. Competing Norms: What If China Takes Control of Djibouti to Protect Its People?Part III: Military Operations and Temporality: Speed, Time, and Western Military Power9. Fighting, Fast and Slow? Speed and Western Ways of War10. War at Information Speed: Multi-Domain Warfighting Visions11. The Limits of Technology: The Impact of Speed and Innovation on Western Military Primacy12. Military Operations: What If Digital Technologies Fail on the BattlefieldConclusionContributorsIndex

War Time is a provocative consideration of the many aspects of modern military power in politics and international affairs. Though the nature of war doesn't change, this book is particularly relevant given the changing character of modern war as we see in the Caucasus, Ukraine, the Sahel, and the Indo-Pacific region. Essential reading for political leaders, diplomats, and strategic thinkers."- Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ben Hodges, Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies, Center for European Policy Analysis; Commander, United States Army Europe, 2014–2017;"This volume provides a much-needed framework for Western decision makers as they contend with difficult choices on when to intervene politically or militarily, and when to exercise restraint. As the United States and Europe emerge from a period of transactionalism and seek to reinvigorate the multilateral institutions that underpin the transatlantic relationship, War Time reminds us of the importance of rediscovering the collective good and grounding short-term decisions in a long-term vision."- Rachel Ellehuus, Center for Strategic and International Studies;"This excellent collection of essays explores why the West is overwhelmingly powerful on the battlefield and yet also strategically fragile, and whether that dichotomy signals the end of Western military dominance. I especially liked the exploration of norms that shape Western military power and how they're being utilized by our adversaries. Arguing with the many interesting propositions its authors produce will sharpen all of our thinking about what constitutes the Western way of war, and whether it remains sufficient to protect and advance our interests."- Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy, American Enterprise Institute;"This superb volume offers totally fresh perspectives on the institutional and temporal foundations of Western military power. War Time is a brilliantly original addition to the literature on why Western states are losing the wars of the twenty-first century."- Theo Farrell, University of Wollongong, Australia