Evolution of Military Strategy in African States

Abstract

African armies have reached a watershed in their transition from the internal security-oriented forces of their colonial origins, to become national armed forces with serious defense responsibilities. African forces are growing in size, sophistication and combat capability that is important in African context. their capability for waging war is improving, and they will have a significant impact on the frequency, scope and character of African conflicts of the future. African armies are becoming more externally oriented, and regional military powers are developing. (EG)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1990
Accession Number
ADA219756

Entities

People

  • Kadate Lekumu

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Civic Action
  • Continents
  • Governments
  • International Conflicts
  • International Relations
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Security
  • South Africa
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Strategic Security Studies