The Best Kind of War is a detailed account of how Professional Military Corporations (PMC's) or mercenary organizations have evolved into major international corporations. As force multipliers, PMC’s operate in a flexural state of reality. They rely on the continuity of the major world powers for a base of operation from which to function, but need the chaos of the third world as a source of income. PMC’s operate in an environment similar to Wall Street. They need the stability and consistency of mainstream business to maintain professional relationships so contracts can be procured and fees negotiated, but require the frenzy, speculation and quest for power that only a free market can provide. Without one, the other cannot exist.The Best Kind of War, (if in fact they exist), are those that are quick, brutal and decisive. The Best Kind of War addresses an immediate threat that leaves no doubt who the enemy is, what their objectives are, and what it will take to defeat them. The best kind of war strikes the enemy with the brutality of overwhelming firepower thus leaving them weak, confused, disorganized and vulnerable. The Best Kind of War is decisive with no doubt about the outcome, or who the victor is.
This war won’t be like Vietnam, which was a war of ideology, or World War Two, which was a war of conquest and genocide. This war will be a long war against global terrorism and radical Islam that represent a new evolution in warfare and transcends the traditional. This is a war where conventional forces participate directly with civilians, and engage the enemy not on a battlefield with fixed fortifications and large standing armies, but one that encompasses an endless yet indefinable front. Historians have often described the last century as Pax Americana or the American Century. They may well define the next century as the age of Professional Military Corporation.
Hi Dr. Hennefer,
ReplyDeleteI look forward to having you as an instructor in my class and towards reading your book. Thank you for your time and everything you do for your fellow man.
Just picked up the hard copy of the book for a government class. An easy read but full of cutting edge information. The hard copy price was just right for a graduate student on a budget. What will he next book be about?
ReplyDeleteAt this point I am considering two areas of research. The first is called "Cellophane Man" which examines the politics, history and socialist views of President Obama. The other is called "Job for Life" which looks at the way employees can make sure that they have a job of their choosing for life. Not for the average worker bee mind you, but offers some "out of the box" thinking and options.
DeleteInterested in picking up a few copies for some friends as gifts, but would like them signed. Would this be possible?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interest.
DeleteSend me an email before placing your order and I will have the publisher send the copies to me first for my signature, then I can forward them on to you. I appreciate you choosing this book for your friends. I have had friends do this before and it makes a unique gift, perfect for bathroom reading :)