Strategic Reflections: Mapping the Course for National Security provides a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the forces that shape modern conflict and peace support operations. This essential volume is structured into fourteen insightful chapters that navigate a wide spectrum of critical issues. The analysis spans from historical campaigns in the Balkans and the enduring influence of Napoleonic warfare to contemporary challenges such as nuclear proliferation and asymmetric warfare. The book further sets itself apart by exploring often-overlooked yet vital themes, including the central role of women and children in global security and the relevance of Pan-Africanism in today's Africa.