The Role of Targeting in Coercive Diplomacy

Abstract

Describes the role of targeting in coercive diplomacy by highlighting its similarities and differences with warfare targeting, proposing initial guidelines for target selection, and identifying limitations. Clearly explained are the distinctions between coercive diplomacy and war as different but related instruments of national policy. Three recommendations for enhancing targeting support to coercive diplomacy are offered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177906

Entities

People

  • Joel M. Litman

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Attrition
  • Central Europe
  • Europe
  • Governments
  • Handbooks
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Security
  • Nato
  • United States
  • United States European Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design