English Diary 2026
☆ 1025 Military Strategy: A Very Short Introduction examines how military power can be employed to achieve political objectives. Drawing on the theories of Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, and Clausewitz, the author explores the intricate relationship between strategic objectives, methods, and available resources. Through historical examples, he examines annihilation, attrition, deterrence, coercion, terrorism, and targeted killing. The updated second edition also investigates cyberwarfare, disinformation, and the manipulation of public opinion through social media. Ultimately, the book demonstrates that military success depends not merely on winning battles but on aligning military operations with broader strategic objectives. ☆ I often come across people who lament that, despite having passed the Eiken Grade 1 examination, they are still unable to engage in intellectually sophisticated conversations in English. But isn't that only to be expected? Although Eiken Grade 1 demands considerable ...