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Understanding the Art of War in the 21st Century

A new form of warfare has emerged, one that operates not on the battlefields of old, but in the hearts and minds of entire populations.

Apr 11, 2024
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Fourth-generation warfare, or 4th Gen, is a strategy that draws its inspiration from the timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu's “The Art of War.” This ancient military treatise argues that the greatest strategists achieve victory not through direct confrontation, but by convincing their adversaries that resistance is futile and surrender is the only viable option…

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