Research Catalog

Title

Got vision? : unity of vision in politics and strategy : what it is, and why we need it / Anna Simons.

Author

Simons, Anna.

Publication

Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2010]

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Additional Authors

Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80120847

Description

vi, 30 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

Moving beyond "unity of effort" and "unity of command," this monograph identifies an overarching need for "unity of vision." Without someone at the helm who has a certain kind-- not turn, not frame, but kind-- of mind, asymmetric confrontations will be hard (if not impossible) to win. If visionary generals can be said to possess "coup d'oeil," then unity of vision is cross-cultural coup d'oeil. As with strategic insight, either individuals have the ability to take what they know of another society and turn this to strategic-- and war-winning --effect, or they do not. While having prior knowledge of the enemy is essential, strategy will also only succeed if it fits "them" and fits "us." This means that to convey unity of vision a leader must also have an intuitive feel for "us."

Series Statement

Advancing strategic thought series

Uniform Title

Advancing strategic thought series.

Subject

• Counterinsurgency
• Cultural competence
• Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948 > Political and social views
• Gill, K. P. S. 1934- > Military leadership
• Lawrence, T. E. 1888-1935 > Military leadership
• Leadership
• Sinha, S. K. 1926- > Military leadership
• Strategy

Note

• "July 2010."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 25-30).

Contents

The who vs. the what -- Unity of vision defined -- The cross-cultural dimension -- India's example(s) -- K.P.S. Gill -- S.K. Sinha -- The Lawrence paradox -- One more Indian example -- Implications.

ISBN

• 9781584874539
• 1584874538

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library