International Security and Warfare in the 21st Century: A Selected Bibliography
Abstract
"International Security and Warfare in the 21st Century" is a special theme at the U.S. Army War College. Compiled in support of this theme, the following bibliography reflects books, documents, and periodical articles in the collection of the Army War College Library. The parameters for the selection of materials for the bibliography were set by the description of the theme as expressed in the Army War College Curriculum Pamphlet for Academic Year 2000. The description is as follows: The contemporary international security environment reflects elements of continuity and change in potential sources of conflict and warfare in the 21st Century. Trends such as economic globalization, ethnic rivalry, failed states and transnational sources of conflict coexist with traditional regional military threats. Technology that facilitates a global economy also creates new national vulnerabilities, especially in information systems. The multi-faceted nature of these challenges ensures an increased role for the interagency process in addressing them. The conduct of warfare may also be changing. While some elements of traditional warfare will persist, new actors and new technologies suggest that asymmetric challenges and asymmetric warfare will increase. Coalitions and alliances grow in importance to both US national security and the use of military force. The Army War College provides tomorrow's leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills for addressing the forces of continuity and change that shape both new and traditional warfare in the security environment of the 21st Century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA378744
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army War College