Politics as Continuation of War by Other Means?

... fact, sanctions are turning into a universal instrument in the foreign policy toolkit and are largely replacing traditional diplomacy. Here is one more worrying trend: contemporary society imposes minimal restrictions on ways to conduct warfare. All ... ... misinformation, outward lies and acts of provocation. But politics cannot be conducted this way, because politics are about reputation, predictability and reliability. The concept of reputational damage may not apply to war, but it must be taken into ...