The Counterproductive Result of a War-First Policy

Can modern warfare, particularly when accompanied by occupation, ever accomplish the stated objectives of going to war, or is it more likely to produce the opposite of those objectives?

In an article titled "The Counterproductive Result of a War-First Policy", published on the OPCTJ Web site, Kevin McDermott argues that modern war may inescapably lead to the opposite of its intended outcome. McDermott uses the ongoing war in Iraq and the recently de-escalated conflict in Lebanon as examples to make the point that in the age of global communication, globalization of the means of production, and the rapid dissemination of knowledge and news, power has shifted away from those with traditional military strength.

Please comment on McDermott's article. The full article can be found at:

http://www.opctj.org/articles/kevin-mcdermott-08-25-106-100405.html