The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Ground Interventions: Identifying Trends, Characteristics, and Signposts
Abstract
This report documents the results of the project Past and Future Trends in U.S. Army Interventions. The project analyzed historic trends in U.S. ground interventions, identified factors that influence the likelihood and size of these interventions, and identified potential signposts of future interventions that can be used by Army planners to better anticipate and plan for future interventions. The findings should be of value to a wide-ranging audience in the defense and foreign policy community, including those with an interest in gaining a greater understanding of past trends and patterns in U.S. ground interventions as well as those seeking to gain insight into the possible drivers, characteristics, and locations of potential future interventions. The signposts presented in this report will be particularly useful for Army planners and strategists who may be able to use the metrics and analysis provided here to improve planning and responsiveness for future ground interventions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1085550
Entities
People
- Angela Omahony
- Bryan A. Frederick
- Eugeniu Han
- Jennifer Kavanagh
- John S. Meyers
- Matthew Povlock
- Nathan Chandler
- Stacie L. Pettyjohn
- Stephen Watts
Organizations
- RAND Corporation