Defensive war

Defensive war or strategic defense is the kind of military doctrine and planning the war , which is a group of combat activities , which are focused on the protection of sites of some critical locations , through a cushion them and defend them in the face of the enemy , and used this strategy in order to deter and resist the attack hostile , either The land or sea or air and also includes the province of freight traffic as a form of economic warfare .

Defense strategy need not be negative in nature, and often involves military deception , propaganda and psychological warfare , as well as preventive strategies , all forms are included in planning military force , and also included civil defense organizations often .

Theoretically military , defense and strategic thinking that seeks to understand and appreciate the historical and theoretical background for any particular war , and the conflict scenario faced by decision - makers at the national level . The requirement for decision - makers to the Strategic Defense analysts is usually for detailed Toverwhm of strategic and defense issues of interest to national and regional relations and intentions.