Frost-Svechin Dialogue: A Dialogue on Strategy, Sovereignty, and the Privatization of Force

The Frost-Svechin Dialogue: The Algebra of Power

What is the true price of sovereignty in an era where the lines between state power and private interest have vanished?
In The Frost-Svechin Dialogue, Dr. Cor P.M. van Houte-known in the field as "Frost"-stages a high-stakes intellectual encounter with Alexander Svechin, the executed father of Soviet Operational Art. This is not merely a historical study; it is a clinical dissection of modern conflict through the lens of "The Algebra of Power."

Spanning the frozen frontlines of Eastern Europe to the resource-rich landscapes of the Sahel, this dialogue bridges a century of strategic thought. Frost, a practitioner with deep experience in the world of Private Military Companies (PMCs) and international logistics, examines why the "decisive battles" of the West often fail, while the grueling strategy of "attrition" (izmor)-first proposed by Svechin in the 1920s-remains the ultimate arbiter of victory.
In this volume, you will examine:

• The Kill-Chain Algebra: Why logistics and supply chains have become the primary maneuvers of 21st-century warfare.
• The Privatization of Force: An insider's look at the evolution of paramilitary structures and their role as instruments of state influence.
• Strategic Sovereignty: A realist analysis of how nations maintain power amidst sanctions, demographic shifts, and economic warfare.
• The Legacy of Svechin: Why a theorist executed in 1938 holds the key to understanding the conflicts of 2024 and beyond.

Written with the cold precision of a logistical advisor and the depth of a military historian, The Algebra of Power challenges readers to look past the headlines and understand the mathematical inevitabilities of global struggle. Whether you are a student of military science, a geopolitics enthusiast, or a professional in international relations, this book offers a sobering map of the world as it is-not as we wish it to be.

Cornelis van Houte