Winning the Asymmetric War

The study of asymmetrical warfare extends from the earliest known writings of man to the present day. While the term «asymmetrical warfare» may be unfamiliar to the lay person, the concept is by no means strange to any who have even minimal exposure to historical events. From the biblical story of David and Goliath to Herodotus’ account of the Battle of Thermopylae to the American Revolution asymmetrical warfare has been recounted or documented throughout human history. Latest since 9/11 the phenomenon of asymmetric warfare has become a subject within the international relations. The essays in the book offer a detailed look at various aspects of asymmetrical warfare from the theoretical to the practical to manifestations of asymmetry in recent history. While not a comprehensive list of all the contemporary avenues of research on the subject, the authors provide a sample of the broad range of approaches to the study of asymmetrical warfare.

Author Biography

The Editors: Josef Schröfl, Colonel of the Austrian Armed Forces, Political Scientist; Fulbright Graduated University of Delaware (2005); Present Posting at the Austrian MOD, Department for Military Strategy, lectures and writes on Asymmetries, Asymmetric Warfare, Terrorism and Strategic Cultures. Sean Michael Cox, Associate Director for Special Projects at the Center for International Studies, University of Delaware; secondary appointment in the Department of Political Science and International Relations; teaches courses on the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Thomas Pankratz, Political Scientist; Contract teacher at the institute for Political Science at the University of Vienna; Expert in the Office for Security Policy/Federal Ministry of Defence; Research: International terrorism and countermeasures, intelligence Community.