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The use of anticipatory military actions or pre-emptive forces by states in the name of self-defence has long been a controversial decision that has elicited further analysis by the masses. Anticipatory attacks refer to any form of self-defence that is exercised before the enemy is able to impact...

This essay examines the role of mission command in managing strategic and tactical uncertainty as the Army transforms into a Third generation force. Mission command represents a decentralized command philosophy whereby superiors communicate their intent effectively and permit subordinates to crys...

There is a need to refute the assumption that people are perfectly rational and that safety is simply “common sense.” Accidents should be seen as the product of a causal chain of separate, yet interdependent factors rather than solely the result of an unlucky twist of fate or a moment of careless...

It is an unspoken fact that negativity and cynicism are damaging to many of the activities conducted within the military. The author, with examples from psychological studies and various cognitive experiments, claims that positivity can improve one’s mental prowess—stating how important this is f...

Throughout history, military forces around the world have faced a similar challenge—garnering civilian support for their activities. Militaries are cognisant that their potency rests not only on their offensive capability, but also on the resolute backing of the entire population. Consequently, m...

In this essay, the author studies the various social media platforms used by the IDF during an information campaign against its adversary, to analyse the effectiveness, the challenges and limitations encountered and to explore the principles that would potentially benefit the SAF. According to th...