A Blind Giant: A Century of US Involvement in the Philippines and the Human Domain
Abstract
Within the US there is deep dissatisfaction with the outcome of the last 15 years of war. Policy makers, and leaders at all levels see an establishment that never lost a battle, but never won the peace. Technology and tactics were used as a substitute for knowledge about the object of war people. The backdrop for these conflicts was a world that had changed. Globalization has transformed the world into a multipolar, transregional, and globalized mix of state and non-state actors using advanced technology to undermine liberal institutions and order. Despite adaptation and deep soul-searching in the wake of unsatisfactory war outcomes, those within US military services shelved ideas that put the population first in irregular warfare and adopted instead strategies for the high-intensity, conventional war. The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), however, responded differently. USSOCOM developed a concept, the purpose of which is to develop a deep understanding of the five elements (social, cultural, psychological, physical, and informational) that influence human behavior. Understanding these elements can lead, according to USSOCOM, to strategic advantage in any fight. They call this concept the Human Domain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1030391
Entities
People
- Kaveri T Crum
Organizations
- School of Advanced Air and Space Studies