Wars and Rumors of Wars: Likely Conflicts for the United States in the Early 21st Century

Abstract

The year 1989 ushered in major changes marking the end of the Cold War. The world as we had come to know it centered on the East-West Cold War vested in the balance of power of two superpowers. The end of the Cold War brought liberalization to world will become more interdependent with economic issues paramount. However, this rapprochement has not eliminated conflicts. The result is an even less stable world without the constant threat of any war escalating to superpower conflict. This study is a global appraisal for the next five to fifteen years. It identifies potential conflicts in each region based on historical confrontations and current trends. The study further identifies those conflicts in which the United States is most likely to become involved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236875

Entities

People

  • Gary D. Speer

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

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  • Civil War
  • Commerce
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Southwest Asia
  • Topography
  • Treaties
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges

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  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Educational Psychology