Publication

The monograph argues that the current US revolution in military affairs is part of a larger sociopolitical transformation. The author shows that technologies are both propelling and resulting from this transformation are having a profound impact on warfare. He urges military and civilian strategists, planners, and decisionmakers to think about armed conflict in ways so novel that those used to dealing with "the unchanging truths about war" may feel threatened. To help deal with the ambiguities and complexities presented by the RMA, he offers a framework of four principles for defense planning.