Clifford G. Gaddy
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“Putin learned from reading the William King and David Cleland textbook in the 1980s and 1990s, planning for uncertainty is the most important element of strategy.”
― Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin
― Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin
“Putin himself has asserted in biographical interviews that one of his main skills is to get people—in this case the Russian people, his audience(s)—to see him as what they want him to be, not what he really is.”
― Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin
― Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin
“In short, there are always uncertainties. Nothing is preordained and nothing can be ruled out. Things always go wrong. There will be unexpected events and operational setbacks.53 Being prepared is key. You need contingency plans. You have to diversify and maximize your positions, and keep all options open. You must not do anything irrevocable—make a decision or take actions that put yourself in a position you cannot get out of later.”
― Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin
― Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin
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