Edward Luttwak Bücher

Wer im Konfliktfall nicht untergehen will, muß den Bereich geradlinigen Denkens, eingleisiger Optimierung, linearer Logik verlassen und strategisch zu denken beginnen. Strategisch denken aber heißt in Paradoxa denken: „Wenn Du Frieden willst, bereite den Krieg“. Edward Luttwak belegt mit zahllosen Beispielen aus der Geschichte, daß das Reich der Strategie von solchen scheinbar widersprüchlichen Aussagen durchzogen ist, daß ein Sieg sich durch Maßlosigkeit in eine Niederlage verwandelt, daß Krieg durch Erschöpfung in Frieden übergeht, daß UNO-Friedensmissionen oft das Gegenteil des Gewollten erreichen, weil sie den Krieg verlängern, statt die zugrundeliegenden Konflikte zu lösen. Dabei reflektiert Luttwak auch die jüngsten kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen wie den Golfkrieg 1991, den Kosovo-Krieg und die Ereignisse nach dem 11. September 2001. Mit Strategie hat Edward Luttwak ein Grundlagenwerk geschaffen, das die Logik kriegerischer Konflikte ebenso erhellt wie die der großen politischen und geostrategischen Auseinandersetzungen. Pressestimmen: "Edward Luttwaks 'Strategie - Die Logik von Krieg und Frieden' ist nicht nur eines der intelligentesten Bücher zur Militärgeschichte und Militärtheorie. Es ist ein Meisterwerk dialektischer Gesellschaftstheorie." (Arno Widmann, Berliner Zeitung)

Edward Luttwak's shocking 1968 handbook showed, step-by-step, how governments could be overthrown and inspired anti-coup precautions around the world. In addition to these instructions, his revised handbook offers a new way of looking at political power-one that considers the vulnerability of stable democracies after prolonged economic distress.

In this work, distinguished writer Edward Luttwak explores the grand strategy of the Byzantine Empire, which endured for over eight centuries, far surpassing the western Roman Empire. This remarkable longevity is notable given the Byzantine Empire's lack of geographic advantages and military dominance. While the western empire collapsed in the fifth century, the Byzantines thrived by adapting strategically to challenging circumstances, developing innovative methods to manage various threats. Their approach emphasized persuasion over sheer military might, enabling them to recruit allies, deter hostile neighbors, and manipulate adversaries into conflict with one another. Even in battle, the Byzantines often aimed to contain rather than annihilate their foes, recognizing that today's enemies could become tomorrow's allies. Originating in the fifth century, when they successfully repelled the Huns with minimal force, Byzantine strategy evolved over the centuries, producing valuable insights into statecraft and warfare. This interpretive account of Byzantine strategy, intelligence, and diplomacy over eight centuries will captivate scholars, classicists, military history enthusiasts, and professional soldiers alike.

Originally published in 1976, this work examines the success of the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 3rd century A.D., attributing it to imperial military strategy. At its peak, the Empire spanned the Mediterranean and beyond, from Britain to Mesopotamia. Rome thrived for centuries, successfully repelling attacks ranging from petty raids to full-scale invasions. The book poses critical questions about how Roman troops defended vast territories at a moderate cost, allowing for the construction of extensive infrastructure, including highways, aqueducts, and temples. Edward N. Luttwak, a seasoned defense analyst, reveals that Rome's success lay in a combination of military strength, diplomacy, and fortifications, rather than constant warfare. The Romans initially relied on client states for defense but transitioned to a permanent frontier strategy around 117 CE. As barbarian invasions increased, Rome employed a "defense-in-depth" strategy, allowing invaders to breach borders while maintaining control. This updated edition incorporates recent scholarship and archaeological findings, with a new preface discussing Roman statecraft. The book remains essential for both ancient historians and modern strategy students. "A fascinating book, well written and forcefully argued... Luttwak's formulations are as refreshing as they are convincing." - Z. Yavetz, New Republic.

As the world contemplates a future under Chinese dominance, Edward Luttwak focuses on China's own future. Known for his strategic insights, Luttwak posits that the world's most populous nation and second-largest economy may be on a precarious path. For nations whose ascent is evident, the universal logic of strategy dictates a choice between military and economic growth. China, however, is pursuing both simultaneously. Its military expansion and assertive foreign policy have already provoked resistance from neighboring countries, including India, Japan, and Vietnam, which collectively surpass China in population and wealth. If Chinese leaders do not temper their ambitions, they risk facing economic restrictions from these emerging coalitions. The challenge lies in balancing economic prosperity with military strength, a dilemma that could be difficult to communicate to the public. Furthermore, reliance on ancient strategic texts like Sun Tzu’s Art of War may hinder progress; while useful in internal conflicts, their tactics have alienated neighboring countries. To mitigate further global hostility, Luttwak suggests that Chinese leaders should adopt a more sustainable approach, prioritizing economic growth while exercising military and diplomatic restraint.

In this incisive and controversial exposé of the hidden effects of today's free-market capitalism, Edward Luttwak describes in powerful detail how it vastly differs from the controlled capitalism that flourished from 1945 to the 1980s. Turbo-capitalism is private enterprise liberated from government regulation, unchecked by effective trade unions, unfettered by concerns for employees or communities, and unhindered by taxation or investment restrictions. The winners in this free-for-all are getting much richer, while the losers are becoming poorer and are forced by downsizing to take the traditional jobs of the underclass. Led by the United States, closely followed by Britain, turbo-capitalism is spreading fast throughout Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world without the two great forces that check its enormous power in the United States: a powerful Legal system and the stringent rules of American calvinism. Luttwak exposes the major societal upheavals and inequities turbo-capitalism causes and the broad dissatisfaction and anxiety that may result.

Analyzes the foreign policy of the United States and recommends that the government make fundamental changes in diplomatic and military strategies

Raccogliendo voci e testimonianze di filosofi e intellettuali antichi e moderni sulle libertà fondamentali di una democrazia, questo libro propone un itinerario ideale attraverso testi, documenti, dichiarazioni, e affronta argomenti sempre attuali: dai diritti politici e civili alla giustizia, dalla governabilità alla lotta al dispotismo, dal federalismo alla "devolution", per risalire alle fonti del pensiero politico, liberale e democratico.

Kniha Státní převrat. Praktická příručka, poprvé vydaná v roce 1968, šokovala čtenáře podrobným návodem na svržení vlády. Autoritářské režimy reagovaly zavedením preventivních opatření proti popisovaným strategiím. V roce 2016 autor vydal aktualizovanou verzi pro 21. století, která zkoumá zranitelnost stabilních demokracií během dlouhých ekonomických krizí. I když se svět dramaticky změnil, podstata státního převratu zůstává stejná. Autor provádí čtenáře fázemi puče, od plánování po sliby stability po převratu. Klíčovým krokem je nábor vojenských důstojníků, kteří povedou loajální jednotky, jež musí rychle obsadit vládní úřady a strategická místa v hlavním městě. Podpora armády je nezbytná k zamezení kontrarevoluce, zatímco masová podpora obyvatel není podmínkou; stačí pasivní přijetí. Ideální převrat je rychlý a bez krveprolití, zatímco krvavé pokusy obvykle selhávají a vedou k občanským válkám. Kniha analyzuje vojenské, sociální a kulturní podmínky pro úspěšné puče a stala se klasikou v politologii. Nová předmluva autora v českém vydání reflektuje jeho vzpomínky na invazi okupačních vojsk do Československa v roce 1968.