Fundamentals Elements of of Defence and Strategic Studies

The book includes the following chapters:The First Chapter presents a detailed introduction to the concept, definitions, nature, scope, and importance of Defence and Strategic Studies.The Second Chapter examines the concept of the Strands of War.The Third Chapter is based on the Principles of War. It provides a detailed discussion of the major principles governing the conduct of war and explains their practical and historical significance.The Fourth Chapter presents a systematic study of Strategy, Grand Strategy, and Strategic Manoeuvres.The Fifth Chapter introduces the elements of tactics and major tactical concepts.The Sixth Chapter focuses on the fundamental principles of Logistics.The Seventh and Eighth Chapters analyse, respectively, the causes, course of events, and strategic developments of the First and Second World Wars.The Ninth Chapter presents a study of the nature and causes of war, along with its various types.The Tenth Chapter is based on National Security and Geostrategic Factors.The Eleventh Chapter analyses borders, frontiers, and their security implications.The Twelfth Chapter presents a study of National Security and Geopolitical Factors.The Thirteenth Chapter provides a detailed analysis of the concept of National Security, its objectives, and contemporary security discourse.The Fourteenth Chapter introduces the major components of Military Geography.