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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2010: 47-64

Theory of Gravity in War on International TerrorismMilitary art

Ing. Ján Spišák

Official objectives of war on terrorism are as follows: we must face theorist threats, prevent terrorist strikes; suppress the power of terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda. War on terrorism is not a classical or conventional warfare; the term is wide-ranging, covering longterm strategies of national importance. The war on terrorism and employed means are also a source of controversy. It is a question of adequacy of used tools. It is necessary to implement the new strategy of improving conditions in Muslim countries to eliminate their background supporting negative religious and political attitudes towards democracy. Outlined ways of "smoothing edges" in economical, social spheres can noticeably change hateful attitudes of Muslim population towards values of Western democratic society.

Keywords: war, terrorism, global security threats, center of gravity, theory, military operations

Published: June 15, 2010  Show citation

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Spišák, J. (2010). Theory of Gravity in War on International Terrorism. Czech Military Review, 91(2), 47-64
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