The senses make a more vivid impression on the mind than systematic thought... Even the man who planned the operation and now sees it being carried out may well lose his confidence in his earlier judgement... War has a way of masking the stage with scenery crudely daubed with fearsome apparitions. Once this is cleared away, and the horizon becomes unobstructed, developments will confirm his earlier convictions - this is one of the great chasms between planning and execution. - Carl Von Clausewitz. On War In our case, beltway pundits, incessant media chatter, the reluctance of allies all tend to confuse matters once events have been set in motion, regardless of whether we are dealing with ISIS, Ukraine or Ferguson. Concrete goals, a clear timeline and enough room for flexible maneuverability at each juncture, with each possible scenario taken into consideration, along with contingency plans for each outcome, needs to be put in place before the fog of war sets in. Otherwise each change in event will lead to head scratching and confusion. Better to have a plan that unfolds regardless of the day-to-day events on the ground, especially in case of ISIS and Ukraine. Not in reaction to events. Not changing tactics based on a defeat here and there. Systematic, steady, unrelenting pressure is key.
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 03:11:31 +0000
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