Strategy and the national security professional : strategic thinking and strategy formulation in the 21st century / Harry R. Yarger.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-174) and index.

Policy, strategy, planning, and strategic thinking -- A theory stated: strategy's logic -- The strategic environment -- Theory in the real world -- The international environment -- The domestic environment -- The strategic appraisal -- Strategy formulation -- Strategy's paradigm: theory and process restated.

This book focuses on strategic theory, strategic thinking and strategy formulation. It provides theory and framework for considering and formulating all state strategy. It is an examination of theory, exploring those aspects of strategy that appear to have a universal application. With the proper environmental assessment and appraisal, it argues key strategic factors can be identified and strategy appropriately formulated in rational expression of ends, ways, and means. This book also demonstrates how to develop and clearly articulate the objectives, concepts, and resources in strategy, as well as how to avoid common errors and pitfalls in strategy formulation. It offers practical tests for determining the validity of a particular strategy and ways in which to articulate risk.