Have you read Schelling’s “Arms and Influence” (IIRC, chapter 1)? He argues that norms against killing civilians made a lot of sense for the couple of hundred years leading up to World War 2, but then stopped being as stable, hence strategic bombing.
Have you read Schelling’s “Arms and Influence” (IIRC, chapter 1)? He argues that norms against killing civilians made a lot of sense for the couple of hundred years leading up to World War 2, but then stopped being as stable, hence strategic bombing.
Ordered a paper copy, will try to read/skim it over the weekend. Thanks!
Nope, only Strategy of Conflict (and over a decade ago)! I should check it out.