Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Edward Luttwak
Born: November 4, 1942 (age 82)
Bio: Edward Nicolae Luttwak is a political scientist who has published works on grand strategy, military history, and international relations. He also provides consulting services to governments and international enterprises including various branches of the U.S. government and the U.
Known for:
- Coup d'État: A Practical Handbook (1968)
- Strategy (1987)
- The Grand Strategy of the Byzantine Empire (2009)
- The Rise of China Vs. the Logic of Strategy (2012)