Short of General War: Perspectives on the Use of Military Power in the 21st Century
Edited by Dr. Harry R Yarger.
April 2010
290 Pages
Brief Synopsis
At the end of the first decade of the 21st century, the United States is involved in two ongoing wars, faces a significant international terrorist threat, and is witnessing an escalation of international resistance to its leadership of the global world order. Looking out to 2025, many see the potential for a prolonged period of instability as a result of competing economic models, demographics, the rise of new international actors and the resurgence old ones, climate change, and the scarcity of resources. The range of stability challenges will stretch the capabilities of any military force structure and require innovative thinking on the part of policymakers and military professionals alike on the appropriate development and use of the military element of power. In this anthology, 16 students of the U.S. Army War College Class of 2008 offer their perspectives on the use of military power across the spectrum of conflict in the 21st century, short of or following general war, and provide insights into the necessary force structure, policy, strategy, and doctrinal approaches for future success. Beyond a focus on operations short of general war, these writings share in common a worthwhile idea or set of ideas that can materially contribute to how the U.S. military can best conduct full spectrum operations. Collectively, these essays reveal the innovative thinking and diversity and depth of thought of the U.S. and foreign military and civilian agency personnel that comprise each student body at the U.S. Army War College as they prepare themselves to become senior leaders and fulfill their roles in their militaries or agencies.
Contents
Preface
Foreword
Summary
1. Introduction
Dr. Harry R. Yarger
2. Legitimacy in the Conduct of Military Operations
Commander Jonathan P. Wilcox, U.S. Navy
3. Al-Qaeda, the Revolution in Military Affairs, and the Future of Warfare
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas C. Graves, U.S. Army
4. Africa Command and the Militarization of U.S. Foreign Policy
Mr. Dennis R. Penn
5. Strategic Bridge Towards Community Building: The Military’s Role
Colonel Lorelei E. W. Coplen, U.S. Army
6. Defining Criteria for Handover to Civilian Officials in Relief Operations
Colonel John Bessler, U.S. Army
7. Economic and Reconstruction Considerations in a Failed State
Colonel Roger H. Westermeyer, U.S. Air Force
8. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: A Case Study for a Return to Multilateralism
Lieutenant Colonel Gary D. Espinas, U.S. Army
9. Redefining Security Cooperation: New Limits on Phase Zero and “Shaping”
Colonel Thomas M. Rhatican, U.S. Army Reserve
10. Know Before You Go: Improving Army Officer Sociocultural Knowledge
Lieutenant Colonel James C. Laughrey, U.S. Army
11. El Salvador, Iraq, and Strategic Considerations for Counterinsurgency
Lieutenant Colonel James F. Glynn, U.S. Marine Corps
12. The Use of Security Professionals in Counterinsurgency Operations
Lieutenant Colonel Marco E. Harris, U.S. Army National Guard
13. Influencing the Forgotten Half of the Population in Counterinsurgency Operations
Colonel Laura C. Loftus, U.S. Army
14. The British Approach to Counterinsurgency: Myths, Realities, and Strategic Challenges
Colonel I. A. Rigden OBE, British Army
15. Finding an Exit: Delineating Battle Handoff in Phase IV
Colonel Roger S. Marin, U.S. Army
16. Transitioning from War to Enduring Peace
Colonel Michael E. Culpepper, U.S. Army
17. Stability Operations and Government: An Inherently Military Function
Lieutenant Colonel Russell R. Hula, U.S. Air Force
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