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Confronting Africa's Sobels, Robert L. Feldman, Michel Ben Arrous
Confronting Africa's Sobels, Robert L. Feldman, Michel Ben Arrous
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Strategic Landpower And The Arabian Gulf, W. Andrew Terrill
Strategic Landpower And The Arabian Gulf, W. Andrew Terrill
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Drone Wars: Risks And Warnings, Alan W. Dowd
Drone Wars: Risks And Warnings, Alan W. Dowd
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Smart Power For Hard Problems: The Role Of Special Operation Forces Strengthening The Rule Of Law And Human Rights In Africa, Kevin H. Govern
Smart Power For Hard Problems: The Role Of Special Operation Forces Strengthening The Rule Of Law And Human Rights In Africa, Kevin H. Govern
Kevin H. Govern
This article will assess the roles and responsibilities of Special Operations Forces (SOF) within the newly created U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) as an active proponent of a so-called “smart power” national security strategy. In particular, it will outline the economic, political, and military challenges faced in Africa; specifically, how and why SOCAFRICA is the U.S. force of choice for promoting human rights and rule of law in Africa. With the goals of the U.S. military in mind, questions will necessarily arise as to “what success looks like” for both the U.S. and African nations, and the roles of each in …