Sun Tzu and the art of modern warfare

Introduction: the relevance of Sun Tzu to modern warfare

Win all without fighting: achieving the objective without destroying it

Avoid strength, attack weakness: striking where the enemy is most vulnerable

Deception and foreknowledge: winning the information war

Speed and preparation: moving swiftly to overcome resistance

Shaping the enemy: preparing the battlefield

Character-based leadership: leading by example

Terrorism and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq: applying Sun Tzu's principles

Ancient principles for future battlefields: applying Sun Tzu's principles.