This is another post in our Guest Writer series that is meant to expand the set of opinions found on kraxinlogic. In the spirit of free speech and diverse opinions we will not be vetting or editing our guest posts in any way. We hope to encourage as many of these as possible in the … Continue reading
Written by: Joshua Lax. How can post-modern theory be brought into the discussion of International Relations? I will begin by discussing Jean Baudrillard and his notions of reality, hyperreality, and asymmetry. In later posts I will discuss the works of other post-modern theorists such as Francois Lyotard and his notion of the meta-narrative, Richard Rorty … Continue reading
Written by: Michael Kravshik. I have previously argued that conventional nation-state war is on the outs. To those who gave it a read, I noted in greater detail the effects of political and economic changes on the conduct of war, but only alluded to the significant effect technological changes also have on the equation. This … Continue reading
Written by: Michael Kravshik. This post will investigate the origins of nation-state conventional warfare as well as its main attributes. I will then argue that conventional warfare is a dying breed, and illustrate the importance of analyzing the implications of this significant shift in the conduct of war. The modern nation-state is the pillar in … Continue reading
KRAXFACTS are meant to be a short synopsis of the intended subject which can also help to provide context for related discussion. See a complete list of KRAXFACTS here. Written by: Josh Lax and Michael Kravshik. The Korean War Dates: 25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953 Belligerents: The South: Republic of Korea, United States, Australia, … Continue reading
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