For example, a few years ago it was suggested that the US deploy space satellites, such as ones for the GPS system, that would be placed well beyond geosynchronous orbit to protect them from attack. When needed, they could be moved to more conventional positions. Ours in not the only ...
whereas smaller gaps may be of the kind that do generate crises. For example, it has been found that the military has a certain contempt for societal mores. But so long as it abides by its professional duties in defending the nation, such a gap in...
They intend to open a discussion within the field of military ethics on how integrity management can be carried out in environments that are highly demanding, using the Dutch military as an example. In the epilogue, first Désirée Verweij provides her contribution. Rather than looking back, she...
General Lee had vital victories against the Potomac army until reaching Gettysburg in 1863, despite being undermanned and poorly supplied. One example of General Lee being undermanned is during his victory at Chancellorsville where Lee was forced “to divide his army three times in the face of ...
Specialization is one example. In an earlier time, everyone did everything that anyone could do. The rise of civilizations, however, created a need and a capacity for individuals to focus on particular tasks that would, in sum, support the functioning of the entire group. This included efforts...
For example, intensive crops that have a high yield of food require 25,000 MJ/ha per year (indicative value that depends on the type and method of cultivation). In addition, water is also connected to energy prices, as many irrigation systems are high energy consumers that use pumps or ...