'A meticulously researched study of how security policy ideas emerge into strategic visions and frameworks for military planning. This is a must-read book on how, despite permissive conditions, political and intellectual actors and entrepreneurs can ensure that national security strategies and expenditures remain largely undisturbed.' Inderjeet Parmar, City, University of London
1. The fruits of victory; 2. Studying narrative politics in motion; 3. Irrational enemies; 4. Wars on multiple fronts; 5. Shield of invulnerability; 6. The future of the uncertainty doctrine.