Small Wars? Or Peace Enforcement According to Clausewitz.

Abstract

Peace enforcement operations (PEO) are a strategic response to unique phenomena that require an understanding of its nature. This paper examines current US doctrine of peace enforcement operations through the lens of Clausewitz's theory of war. It argues a more thorough understanding of the nature of intrastate war is necessary because that type of war is the most likely conflict requiring PEO. Additionally, the paper points out the need for a more integrated decisionmaking process that brings all elements of national power to bear on the conflict. The paper relies on both traditional and contemporary sources in examining the theoretical basis of peace enforcement operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309534

Entities

People

  • Paul D. Hughes

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Failed States
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Peacekeeping
  • Political Science
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Theoretical Analysis.