Diverse strategic approaches are compared and evaluated with regard to their sustainability. The dawning of the third millennium could have been accompanied by an awakening to a new state of mind and consciousness that has shaken off millennia old methods of conflict resolution by means of violence. But, human and in particular national strategic thinking seems to be characterized by business as usual, as if one had learnt nothing over the past 2000 years and as if Jesus’s revolutionary intervention on human relational assumptions had never happened. And one pays the price for ignoring it out of self-complacency. How long can man ignore it in this multicultural millennium where conflict scenarios are likely to abound due to
multiple interrelated new factors at a planetary scale.
Table of Contents
1. Supreme Bargaining Power versus Supreme Military Power
1.1 The Third, Global Millennium
1.2 Rethinking Conflict Resolution
1.3 Strategic Thinking and Violence
1.4 Historical Perspectives on Strategy
1.5 Change Management for Global Problems
1.6 Towards a New Strategy of Communication
1.7 The Necessity of Social Relearning
1.8 Reprioritizing Global Institutions
1.9 The Path to a New Strategic Intelligence
1.10 Towards a Quantum Cultural Strategic Concept
Objectives and Key Themes
The primary objective of this work is to advocate for a paradigm shift in global conflict resolution, moving away from traditional, violence-based military strategies toward a more sophisticated, "soft-power" negotiation approach. The central research question explores how humanity can transcend its ingrained, millennia-old reliance on force to manage complex, interrelated planetary conflicts in the third millennium.
- Critique of conventional military escalation and "zero-sum" strategic thinking.
- The imperative of "inner" change management for global decision-makers.
- Integration of multidimensional, non-military conflict resolution tactics.
- Development of a "quantum cultural" strategic framework for sustainable peace.
Excerpt from the Book
Supreme Bargaining Power versus Supreme Military Power
The dawning of the third millennium could have been accompanied by an awakening to a new state of mind and consciousness that has shaken off millennia old methods of conflict resolution by means of violence. But, human and in particular national strategic thinking seems to be characterized by business as usual, as if one had learnt nothing over the past 2000 years and as if Jesus’s revolutionary intervention on human relational assumptions had never happened. And one pays the price for ignoring it out of self-complacency. How long can man ignore it in this multicultural millennium where conflict scenarios are likely to abound due to multiple interrelated new factors at a planetary scale.
Man’s mind with all its formidable scientific, cultural, philosophical, psychological and spiritual output does not seem to able to redeem him from his condition of conditioning with regard to his style of relationship management individually and collectively. He does not seem to be able to transcend himself although redemption was offered to him as a special and unique gift of grace. But he prefers a conduct in line with millennia old conditioning. An incurably old-fashioned creature one might ironically say!
Summary of Chapters
Supreme Bargaining Power versus Supreme Military Power: An overview of the inherent limitations of military force and the urgent need for a new strategic consciousness.
The Third, Global Millennium: Discusses the necessity for a new strategic culture where negotiation, rather than the military option, becomes the global rule.
Rethinking Conflict Resolution: Examines the psychological inertia preventing humans from moving past violent conflict resolution patterns.
Strategic Thinking and Violence: Analyzes the dangers of uncontrollable escalation and the fallacy of rationalized, stepwise violence.
Historical Perspectives on Strategy: Contrasts Western Clausewitzian approaches with ancient Chinese strategic wisdom regarding the avoidance of conflict.
Change Management for Global Problems: Argues for identifying the "inner enemy" and overcoming the economic and psychological constraints on strategic freedom.
Towards a New Strategy of Communication: Proposes a systematic cost-benefit analysis and the formation of expert negotiation teams to replace hard-power tactics.
The Necessity of Social Relearning: Explores how international legal frameworks and learning-based approaches can foster a "soft revolution" by evolution.
Reprioritizing Global Institutions: Suggests reengineering institutions like the UN and NATO to focus on soft-war and strategic negotiation studies.
The Path to a New Strategic Intelligence: Emphasizes the need to focus on inner, psychological transformation to defeat the cycle of uncontrollable violence.
Towards a Quantum Cultural Strategic Concept: Concludes with a proposal for a holistic, synergistic strategy that leverages all human capabilities for long-term peace.
Keywords
Conflict Resolution, Strategic Culture, Negotiation, Soft Power, Military Strategy, Global Management, Psychological Conditioning, Human Evolution, Clausewitz, Sun Tzu, International Relations, Peace Studies, Crisis Management, Strategic Intelligence, Quantum Cultural Concept.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this work?
The work focuses on the urgent need for a paradigm shift in how global powers approach conflict resolution, moving from antiquated military violence to sophisticated negotiation and soft-power strategies.
What are the central themes discussed?
Central themes include the uncontrollability of modern military escalation, the psychological conditioning of world leaders, and the necessity of reengineering human strategic priorities.
What is the primary goal of the author?
The goal is to propose a new, creative strategic framework that renders violence obsolete and encourages sustainable peace through multidimensional communication.
Which scientific or analytical methods are applied?
The author uses a multidisciplinary approach, blending historical analysis (Clausewitz vs. Sun Tzu), psychological assessment of leadership decision-making, and strategic management theory.
What does the main body of the text cover?
The main body critiques current "business as usual" strategic thinking, analyzes the economic and psychological roots of conflict, and advocates for concrete institutional reforms in diplomacy and defense.
Which keywords best characterize this document?
Key terms include Strategic Culture, Conflict Resolution, Soft Power, and Holistic Negotiation.
How does the author view the "internal" versus "external" enemy?
The author posits that the "real" enemy is internal—located within the human mind and its ingrained history of violence—rather than the external opponent on a battlefield.
What is meant by the "quantum cultural strategic concept"?
This concept refers to a holistic form of strategy where various complementary, non-violent options work in synergy, exceeding the effectiveness of relying solely on military force.
- Quote paper
- D.E.A./UNIV. PARIS I Gebhard Deissler (Author), 2011, Supreme Bargaining Power versus Supreme Military Power, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/169304
