Question 1

Which of the following is not part of the canon of classic strategic theory, according to chapter 22 of Strategy in the Contemporary World?&#10;A) Clausewitz's On War&#10;B) Liddell Hart's Strategy&#10;C) Thucydides' The Peloponnesian War&#10;D) Schelling's The Strategy of Conflict

Accepted Answer

Thomas Schelling's "The Strategy of Conflict" is a modern work on game theory and strategic behavior, not part of the traditional canon of classic strategic theory.

Question 2

History is unimportant to modern strategy.

Accepted Answer

History is important to modern strategy as it allows for analysis of past successes and failures, understanding of cultural and political contexts, and identification of potential threats and opportunities. It provides a valuable perspective for decision-making and shaping of future plans.

Question 3

The three key areas of modern strategic studies-arms control, deterrence, and limited war-were all based heavily upon a complete understanding of strategic history.

Accepted Answer

While strategic history informs these areas, they are also influenced by contemporary political, technological, and theoretical developments.

Question 4

There is an American-centric bias to strategic studies, which is caused by which of the following?&#10;A) Superpower dominance&#10;B) Monetary and career incentives&#10;C) The opportunity for influence and the ability to move between academia, think tanks, industry, and the government&#10;D) All the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the options given are correct. Superpower dominance has led to a focus on the military and the great power competition, which tends to center on the United States. Monetary and career incentives drive researchers to cater to the needs of the government or think tanks that fund their research. There is also a considerable opportunity for influence and the ability to move between academia, think tanks, industry, and the government, which further reinforces this American-centric bias.

Question 5

A general theory of strategy assumes that the fundamental assumptions and requirements of strategy remain constant throughout history and between contexts.

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Question 6

According to chapter 22 in Strategy in the Contemporary World, particular details of each new strategy are derived from and must be executed within each of the following contexts, except&#10;A) political.&#10;B) technological.&#10;C) philosophical.&#10;D) geographical.

Accepted Answer

The chapter states that the details of a new strategy must be executed within the political, technological, and geographical contexts, but does not mention a philosophical context. Therefore, C is the correct answer.

Question 7

Which of the following is (are) relevant to executing actual strategies?&#10;A) Friction&#10;B) Logistics&#10;C) Military doctrine&#10;D) All the options given are correct.

Accepted Answer

Friction, logistics, and military doctrine are all relevant to the execution of actual strategies. Friction refers to the unpredictable elements that can affect the outcome of a strategy, logistics involves the planning and execution of movements and supplies, and military doctrine provides the framework within which strategies are developed and executed.

Question 8

A strategy bridge connects the realm of military power to that of political statecraft. It is trafficked by persons with institutional ties of distinctive variety and preferences.

Accepted Answer

A strategy bridge is specifically designed to connect military power with political statecraft, and these two realms have their own distinct institutions and preferences. Therefore, persons who travel this bridge are likely to have different institutional ties and preferences than those who operate solely within one realm or the other.

Question 9

Which of the following is one of the nine fundamental questions for (re)assessing strategy?&#10;A) Who is the enemy?&#10;B) Do we have enough weapons?&#10;C) What have we overlooked?&#10;D) What is the enemy's centre of gravity?

Accepted Answer

"What have we overlooked?" is one of the nine fundamental questions for (re)assessing strategy. It prompts a comprehensive review of assumptions, resources, and potential challenges or opportunities that may not have been fully considered in the initial strategy formulation.

Question 10

Despite US dominance of strategic studies, the field is well equipped to cope with events shaped in large part by the beliefs and choices of those socialized by profoundly un-American experiences.

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