⚔️ War & Conflict Jul 30, 2026 · Ryan Simons

Winning the Peace: The Democratic Dilemma of Limited War

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In our previous article, we argued that overwhelming military superiority no longer guarantees strategic success.Today, military and political outcomes have become increasingly disconnected.As Carl von Clausewitz observed, war is fought to achieve political objectives, with military force only one instrument among many in statecraft.Modern professional militaries are exceptionally proficient at identifying and destroying adversary military capabilities. Yet, they remain far less able to reshape

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