The United States' Greatest Failure - Shaping the International Environment

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the U.S. approach to achieving its national security objectives as it assumes global primacy in the 21th century. This paper argues that the U.S. has failed at shaping the post-Cold War environment, failing to use all elements of national power to prevent political unrest, civil wars and territorial disputes before they become international crises. How well has the United States exercised leadership in defusing international disputes and conflicts before they become international crises? How well does it anticipate and react to shifts in international paradigms? Are U.S. policymakers misrepresenting U.S. responding for shaping activities? These and other issues will be explored with recommendations for increasing U.S. effectiveness in shaping.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA377585

Entities

People

  • Johnny R. Wallace

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arms Control
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Failed States
  • Foreign Aid
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.