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Fourth-Generation War And Other Myths, Antulio J. Echevarria Dr.
Fourth-Generation War And Other Myths, Antulio J. Echevarria Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
Fourth Generation War (4GW) emerged in the late 1980s, but has become popular due to recent twists in the war in Iraq, and terrorist attacks worldwide. In brief, the theory holds that warfare has evolved through four generations: 1) the use of massed manpower, 2) firepower, 3) maneuver, and now 4) an evolved form of insurgency that employs all available networks—political, economic, social, military—to convince an opponent's decision makers that their strategic goals are either unachievable or too costly. Further, the theory contends that this last form characterizes the terrorists' way of fighting today. Despite reinventing itself several times, the …
The Pla Shapes The Future Security Environment, Andy Gudgel Mr.
The Pla Shapes The Future Security Environment, Andy Gudgel Mr.
Articles & Editorials
Over 50 experts on China and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) gathered at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, from September 23-25, to attend the 2005 PLA Conference, "The PLA Shapes the Future Security Environment," cosponsored by the Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Army War College. The colloquium considered how the PLA shapes the global security environment.
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, Bolivarian Socialism, And Asymmetric Warfare, Max G. Manwaring Dr.
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, Bolivarian Socialism, And Asymmetric Warfare, Max G. Manwaring Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
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Military Review translated this study to Spanish. View the translated study. The author answers questions regarding "Who is Hugo Chavez?" "How can the innumerable charges and countercharges between the Venezuelan and U.S. governments be interpreted?" "What are the implications for democracy and stability in Latin America?" In an attempt to answer these and related questions, the analysis centers on the contemporary geopolitical conflict context of current Venezuelan "Bolivarian" (bolivarianismo) policy. To accomplish this, a basic understanding of the political-historical context within which Venezuelan national security policy is generated is an essential first step toward understanding the situation …
Precedents, Variables, And Options In Planning A U.S. Military Disengagement Strategy From Iraq, W. Andrew Terrill Dr., Conrad C. Crane Dr.
Precedents, Variables, And Options In Planning A U.S. Military Disengagement Strategy From Iraq, W. Andrew Terrill Dr., Conrad C. Crane Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
The questions of how to empower the Iraqis most effectively and then progressively withdraw non-Iraqi forces from that country is one of the most important policy problems currently facing the United States. The authors seek to present the U.S. situation in Iraq in all of its complexity and ambiguity, with policy recommendations for how that withdrawal strategy might be most effectively implemented. They consider previous instances of U.S. military occupation of foreign countries and the difficulty of maintaining domestic support for such operations. The authors view the empowerment of a viable Iraqi central government and a security force to defend …
Natural Allies? Regional Security In Asia And Prospects For Indo-American Strategic Cooperation, Stephen J. Blank Dr.
Natural Allies? Regional Security In Asia And Prospects For Indo-American Strategic Cooperation, Stephen J. Blank Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
One of the hallmarks of the two Bush administrations' foreign and defense policies has been a growing rapprochement with India. Indeed, in June 2005 the U.S. Government signed a defense agreement with that country. In part, this rapprochement is driven by and coincides with India's increasingly visible role as a major Asian power. This monograph seeks to illuminate India's rising power and capabilities with regard to the key regions on its periphery: the Persian Gulf, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. The author also considers the major issues pertaining to India's bilateral defense agenda with the United States. By revealing the …
Chinese National Security: Decisionmaking Under Stress, Andrew Scobell Dr., Larry M. Wortzel Dr.
Chinese National Security: Decisionmaking Under Stress, Andrew Scobell Dr., Larry M. Wortzel Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
This volume represents the fruits of a conference held at the U.S. Army War College in September 2005 on the theme of "Chinese Crisis Management." One of the major debates that emerged among participants was whether all the case studies under examination constituted crises in the eyes of China's leaders. The consensus was that not all of those incidents were perceived as crises. As a result the rubric of "decision making under stress" was adopted as presenters revised their papers for publication.
Chinese National Security: Decisionmaking Under Stress, Andrew Scobell Dr., Larry M. Wortzel Dr.
Chinese National Security: Decisionmaking Under Stress, Andrew Scobell Dr., Larry M. Wortzel Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
This volume represents the fruits of a conference held at the U.S. Army War College in September 2005 on the theme of "Chinese Crisis Management." One of the major debates that emerged among participants was whether all the case studies under examination constituted crises in the eyes of China's leaders. The consensus was that not all of those incidents were perceived as crises. As a result the rubric of "decision making under stress" was adopted as presenters revised their papers for publication.
Contractors On Deployed Military Operations: United Kingdom Policy And Doctrine, Matthew Uttley Professor
Contractors On Deployed Military Operations: United Kingdom Policy And Doctrine, Matthew Uttley Professor
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Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives to use contractors on deployed military operations remains a contentious issue in U.S. military transformation. Despite the intense debates surrounding the benefits and costs of DoD outsourcing, little attention has focused on similar Ministry of Defence (MoD) initiatives underway in the United Kingdom (UK). Since the UK and United States are likely to remain close allies in future expeditionary deployments, the MoD's approach to contractor support is a salient case study for the DoD and U.S. armed services. The author examines the controversies surrounding deployed contractor support, the ways that the MoD has harnessed private …
Balik Terrorism: The Return Of The Abu Sayyaf, Zachary Abuza Dr.
Balik Terrorism: The Return Of The Abu Sayyaf, Zachary Abuza Dr.
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The author warns that despite the regeneration of the ASG as a bonafide terrorist organization, the primary security threat confronting the GRP comes from the Communist Party of the Philippines and their armed wing, the New People's Army. To that end, the GRP will focus on the ASG and MILF in as much as they expect it to garner U.S. materiel support and assistance. He advises U.S. Defense department and policymakers regarding institutional frailties of the GRP and institutional corruption within the Philippine armed forces. While the author suggests that training continue, he cautions about being drawn into a quagmire. …
“Six Floors” Of Detainee Operations In The Post-9/11 World, Thomas E. Ayres
“Six Floors” Of Detainee Operations In The Post-9/11 World, Thomas E. Ayres
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
No abstract provided.
Is Guantanamo Bay Undermining The Global War On Terror?, Gerard P. Fogarty
Is Guantanamo Bay Undermining The Global War On Terror?, Gerard P. Fogarty
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
No abstract provided.
A Clash Of Systems: An Analytical Framework To Demystify The Radical Islamist Threat, Andrew Harvey, Ian Sullivan, Ralph Groves
A Clash Of Systems: An Analytical Framework To Demystify The Radical Islamist Threat, Andrew Harvey, Ian Sullivan, Ralph Groves
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
No abstract provided.
Afghanistan Four Years On: An Assessment, Sean M. Maloney
Afghanistan Four Years On: An Assessment, Sean M. Maloney
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
No abstract provided.
Book Reviews, Parameters Editors
Book Reviews, Parameters Editors
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Commentary & Reply, Parameters Editors
Commentary & Reply, Parameters Editors
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Appeasement Reconsidered: Investigating The Mythology Of The 1930s, Jeffrey Record Dr.
Appeasement Reconsidered: Investigating The Mythology Of The 1930s, Jeffrey Record Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
U.S. use of force since 1945 has been significantly influenced by the perceived consequences of appeasing Hitler in the 1930s, and from the mid-1970s to 2001 by the chilling effect of the Vietnam War. As the United States approached its second war with Iraq, proponents cited the Munich analogy to justify the war, whereas opponents argued that the United States was risking another Vietnam. Though reasoning by historical analogies is inherently dangerous, an examination of the threat parallels between Hitler and Saddam Hussein, and between the Vietnam War and the situation the United States has confronted in post-Baathist Iraq, reveals …
Law Vs. War: Competing Approaches To Fighting Terrorism, Shawn Boyne Ms., Michael German Mr., Paul R. Pillar Dr., Dallas D. Owens Dr.
Law Vs. War: Competing Approaches To Fighting Terrorism, Shawn Boyne Ms., Michael German Mr., Paul R. Pillar Dr., Dallas D. Owens Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
The authors address one of the fundamental assumptions underlying the conduct of the War on Terrorism - the nature of our enemy, whether perpetrators of terrorist activities are criminals or soldiers (combatants). Although the United States recognizes that terrorist acts are certainly illegal, it has chosen to treat perpetrators as combatants; but much of the world, including many of our traditional allies, have opted for a purely legalistic approach. Disagreement about assumptions is not the only basis for divergent policies for confronting terrorism, but certainly explains much of our inability to agree on strategies to overcome what we recognize as …
2005 Key Strategic Issues List (Ksil), Antulio J. Echevarria Dr.
2005 Key Strategic Issues List (Ksil), Antulio J. Echevarria Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
Half a decade into the new millennium, the strategic environment continues to change rapidly, and in important ways. Some of those changes, of course, challenge U.S. interests, while others advance them. And the challenges assume regular and, increasingly now, irregular forms. Yet, while the causes of change are many, the discernable patterns are few. It is all the more important, therefore, that the U.S. Army maintain a strategic perspective—that it take advantage of the collective insights of scholars and senior-level students both within the defense community and beyond. The Key Strategic Issues List (KSIL), developed at the U.S. Army War …
After Two Wars: Reflections On The American Strategic Revolution In Central Asia, Stephen J. Blank Dr.
After Two Wars: Reflections On The American Strategic Revolution In Central Asia, Stephen J. Blank Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
The author explains how this newly won access to the Transcaspian has come about and describes why it will remain important to the United States. He then offers analysis and recommendations as to how we might retain access to deal with future contingencies and examines intersecting geopolitical and strategic trends.
U.S. Defense Strategy After Saddam, Michael E. O'Hanlon Dr.
U.S. Defense Strategy After Saddam, Michael E. O'Hanlon Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
In this defense strategy and budget book, Michael O'Hanlon argues that America's large defense budget cannot be pared realistically in the years ahead. But given the extreme demands of the Iraq mission, particularly on the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, he suggests how reductions in various weapons modernization programs and other economies might free up enough funds to add at least 40,000 more ground troops to today's military. He also reviews the military lessons of Afghanistan and Iraq, the Bush administration's new overseas basing plan, and the arguments for and against a draft. O'Hanlon also addresses the important question of …
Sustainability Of Colombian Military/Strategic Support For "Democratic Security", Thomas A. Marks Dr.
Sustainability Of Colombian Military/Strategic Support For "Democratic Security", Thomas A. Marks Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
For the first time in 40 years, cautious optimism pervades discussions of Bogota's seemingly intractable situation. Drugs, terrorism, and insurgency continue in their explosive mix, but the current government of President Alvaro Uribe has fashioned a counterinsurgency approach that holds the strategic initiative and has a chance of negating a long-standing security threat to the state. Colombia has become synonymous in the popular mind with an intractable war waged against narco-terrorists. Not as understood is the strategic setting, wherein the illegal drug trade is not just linked to terrorism but rather is an integral part of a left-wing insurgency that …
North Korea's Strategic Intentions, Andrew Scobell Dr.
North Korea's Strategic Intentions, Andrew Scobell Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
Dr. Andrew Scobell examines the topic of Pyongyang's strategic intentions. He first identifies a broad spectrum of expert views and distills this wisdom into three "packages" of possible strategic intentions. He then sets out to test which package appears to reflect actual North Korean policy. While he opines that one is more likely than the others, he concludes that it is impossible to say with certainty which package most closely resembles reality. As a result, he suggests that further probing of Pyongyang's intentions is advisable.
Pseudo Operations And Counterinsurgency: Lessons From Other Countries, Lawrence E. Cline Dr.
Pseudo Operations And Counterinsurgency: Lessons From Other Countries, Lawrence E. Cline Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
The author examines the role of pseudo operations in several foreign counterinsurgency campaigns. Pseudo operations are those in which government forces disguised as guerrillas, normally along with guerrilla defectors, operate as teams to infiltrate insurgent areas. This technique has been used by the security forces of several other countries in their operations, and typically it has been very successful. A number of factors must be taken into account before attempting pseudo operations, especially their role in the intelligence and operational systems. Although it is likely that most insurgent movements have become more sophisticated, many of the lessons learned from previous …
The Strategic Implications Of The Rise Of Populism In Europe And South America, Steve C. Ropp Dr.
The Strategic Implications Of The Rise Of Populism In Europe And South America, Steve C. Ropp Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
This monograph takes a fresh look at the contemporary populist phenomenon in Europe and the Americas. It describes populism, discusses the global context in which it is emerging, and then paints a picture of its general characteristics in four sub-regions in Europe and South America. It concludes with four recommendations for strategic planners as to how best to deal with it and with its potential consequences.
U.S. National Security Implications Of Chinese Involvement In Latin America, R. Evan Ellis Dr.
U.S. National Security Implications Of Chinese Involvement In Latin America, R. Evan Ellis Dr.
Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies
Ultimately, this monograph argues that increasing Chinese engagement with Latin America will make the nation both a powerful competitor and a potential partner for the United States in the Western Hemisphere. On one hand, China with major investments in Latin America and dependence on its material flows is likely to be a nation interested in reducing political instability, armed groups, and criminal activity in the region—rather than fueling radical populism and insurgency. On the other hand, the United States needs to consider to what degree it is willing to accept a China that has increasing leverage in its strategic neighborhood …
Beyond The U.S. War On Terrorism: Comparing Domestic Legal Remedies To An International Dilemma, Dallas D. Owens Dr.
Beyond The U.S. War On Terrorism: Comparing Domestic Legal Remedies To An International Dilemma, Dallas D. Owens Dr.
Articles & Editorials
The John Bassett Moore Society of International Law, University of Virginia School of Law, in cooperation with the Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, sponsored a conference, "Beyond the U.S. War on Terrorism: Comparing Domestic Legal Remedies to an International Dilemma," on February 25-26, 2005. Over 160 people participated in the conference conducted at The University of Virginia. Conference participants included representatives from government agencies involved in the U.S. war on terrorism, students and faculty members from other universities participating in fields related to the topic of the conference, and members of the local community and the University of …
Beyond "Vom Kriege": The Character And Conduct Of Modern War, R. D. Hooker Jr.
Beyond "Vom Kriege": The Character And Conduct Of Modern War, R. D. Hooker Jr.
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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Rescuing The Law Ofwar: A Way Forward In An Era Of Global Terrorism, Michael H. Hoffman
Rescuing The Law Ofwar: A Way Forward In An Era Of Global Terrorism, Michael H. Hoffman
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
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The Trouble With History, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii
The Trouble With History, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
No abstract provided.
Speak No Evil: Targeting A Population’S Neutrality To Defeat An Insurgency, Christopher M. Ford
Speak No Evil: Targeting A Population’S Neutrality To Defeat An Insurgency, Christopher M. Ford
The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters
No abstract provided.