From Conflict to Peace: Considerations and Effects
Abstract
It has only been until recent years that the wisdom of Carl von Clausewitz has come to be studied and adopted by the military services. His greatest contributions reflect on the inseparability of policy and war and caution that one must consider the last step before taking the first. The application of his wisdom is relevant to any conflict today. Post-conflict management represents that last step. Like the conflict itself it is merely a phase in attaining the larger policy objective and requires careful planning and a dedicated strategy. The transition between hostilities and return to civilian governmental control has historically been left to the military to effect. A non-traditional mission it is heavily-dependent on civil military operations and civil affairs. This change in orientation coupled with the delicate balance maintained between success and failure necessitates that it be afforded critical consideration beginning with deliberate planning. This paper will discuss the post-conflict planning and management considerations and propose possible impacts on the operational commander's conflict decisions
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 17, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283375
Entities
People
- Paula H. Bond
Organizations
- Naval War College