Abstract
Trends in military postures since the end of the Cold War have involved major changes in force dispositions that are considered appropriate to maintaining western security in a volatile world. These trends are analysed in the context of the US posture and the development of asymmetric warfare and the evolution of political violence both before and after 11 September 2001. In doing so the article questions whether it is possible for the United States and its allies to maintain control of the international security environment or whether more radical approaches to ensuring international stability are required.
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