Low-intensity conflict doctrine and policy: old wine in a new bottle?

Article Abstract:

US low intensity conflict (LIC) doctrine as of 1992 has changed substantially from the way it was pursued in Vietnam. Current doctrine seeks solutions to political unrest which are country-specific and use a continually reevaluated multidimensional framework. However, the literature does not suggest enough emphasis has been placed on either the development of a 'triage' mechanism to keep the US from involvement in unwinnable situations or on methods to acquire leverage within a country to guarantee execution of promised reforms. Also, there has been little research done on the efficient management of LICs.

Analysis, Low-intensity conflicts (Military science), Low intensity conflicts, Counterinsurgency

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Combatants, patrons, peacemakers and the Liberian civil conflict

Article Abstract:

Three major groups were involved in the Liberian civil conflict, namely: the patrons, the combatants and the peacemakers. The combatants consist of armed groups such as the National Patriotic Front of Liberia and were responsible for armed clashes in the country while the patronsacted as their main weapon suppliers. On the other hand, the peacemakers, whichinclude the Economic Community of West African States, tried to put an end to the conflict through peaceful means.

Political activity, Influence, Political aspects, Liberia, Civil war, Liberia. Armed Forces, National Patriotic Front (Liberia), Economic Community of West African States

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Conflict termination: a rational model

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A model for conflict termination is presented. The key concept in the model is that international conflicts arise because of the incompatibility of each country's national objectives. The model views 'victory' in conflicts as asituation wherein one aggressor is forced to alter its national objectives to accomodate the other's. Consequently, the model establishes a criteria to determine 'victory' in international conflicts.

Models, War, Conflict management, Conflict termination (Military science)

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