Total Lawfare : New Defense and Lessons from China's Unrestricted Lawfare Program by Deniz Guzel

This book advocates for a novel doctrine of `total lawfare' as part of a comprehensive approach to modern hybrid warfare. The book begins by introducing the military concept of `limited lawfare' in the context of modern geopolitical conditions. It proceeds to set out a conceptual history of lawfare in the West, highlighting conceptual shortcomings and NATO's limited capabilities in this branch of hybrid warfare. It then provides a comparative case study and strategic threat assessment of the Chinese concept of `unrestricted lawfare'. Against this, the book grounds an ethical doctrine of `total lawfare' within the Western jurisprudential tradition and translates this into practice as a key pillar of modern defense strategy under the rule of law. The book concludes by advocating for a Thielian `New Defense' industry centered upon `total lawfare' as a legitimate and effective Western response to enemy aggression. The book will be of interest to academics, policy-makers, and students working in the fields of lawfare, jurisprudence, and military law.
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