Sun Tzu and Clausewitz on Diplomacy in War

Sun Tzu and Clausewitz had differing views on the proper role of the diplomat in war. Sun Tzu argued that "All warfare is based on deception," explaining, "when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive...Attack him where he is unprepared, appear when you are not expected" (Szykman). Sun Tzu contends for an indirect approach and says that although "the direct method may be used for joini

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