Does the Army Have a Peacekeeping Doctrine for the 1990s.
Abstract
This monograph examines current U.S. peacekeeping doctrine in light of recent world events. With a lessening of east-west tensions, international organizations such as the UN, have become more active in collective security issues. As these organizations address these issues, member states are being asked to provide additional resources to support new initiatives. This monograph first examines current U.S. Army doctrine and recent peacekeeping experiences. Next, Canadian and European (to include the pre-1992 Soviet Union) perspectives are presented. This survey produced some interesting ideas about the prospects of future peacekeeping operations. Traditional notions and concepts about peacekeeping are evolving. Organizations such as the U.N. are exploring the potential of peacekeeping in this new era of international cooperation. The feasibility of deploying peacekeeping forces before an actual outbreak of hostilities has been discussed. An expansion of the U.N. definition of peacekeeping to include combatting illicit drug trafficking, fighting organized crime or international terrorism is also a possibility. Preventive diplomacy and a new definition of peacekeeping have implications for both U.S. policy and U.S Army doctrine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 24, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA255148
Entities
People
- Clarence E. Taylor
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College