La Manoeuvre in Diplomacy and Defence

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Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Document Type

Article

Version Deposited

Published version

Publication Date

2024

Keywords

Diplomacy, Warfare

Abstract

The concept of a ‘Gentleman’s War,’ historically rooted in propriety and genteel rules, has traditionally downplayed the critical importance of strategy and manoeuvre. As modern warfare demands more complex approaches, the French term ‘manœuvre,’ with its inherently feminine connotations, emerges as particularly significant. During the Russia-Ukraine conflict, female leaders are introducing additional dimensions to defence strategies, pushing towards strategic parity in global security discussions. These women are impacting policy and outcomes via risk assessments, alliance expansion, and security arrangements in the Euro-Atlantic zone, offering a nuanced view of global security dynamics through the prism of “Ungentlemanly Warfare.”

Publication Title

The Defence Horizon Journal

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