The following CLOs are assessed:
CLOI Identify key theories of warfare, conflic
The following CLOs are assessed:
CLOI Identify key theories of warfare, conflict and military strategy and explain how these have evolved over time. (25%)
CLO2 Apply key principles of warfare to a range of historical and contemporary operational challenges. (25%)
CLO3 Describe how military theory continues to develop as a result of the changing strategic environment. (25%)
CLO4 Develop logical arguments regarding continuity and change in relation to warfare and military strategy. (25% )
Aim: Candidates will write a review of an article relating to the Russia-Ukraine conflict with a view to applying the knowledge gained during the course to a contemporary conflict, and developing logical arguments when essay writing.
Instructions: Examine Lawrence Freedman, ‘Why War Fails; Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the Limits of Military Power’, Foreign Affairs (I4 June 2022) and write a short essay in which you address the following:
1. Freedman’s central thesis regarding the limits of military power.
2.The structure and logic of his article.
3. The key theories and principles of warfare that he addresses.
Length: 500 words with a ten per cent word leeway. This excludes the references and bibliography. Do not use AI tools to write.
References: You may draw and reference materials read for assessment 4. Please use page numbers.
The official dead line is 15, Nov 2023. However a draft at least 2 days is before the deadline is recommend so we can get feedback from the instructor to make the final version.
