Conflict Prevention in the Information Age - Role of Military in Crisis
Abstract
What kind of military measures may be effective to prevent crisis from developing into armed conflict in the information age? How should military prepare for that mission? To answer these questions, it is indispensable to analyze the nature of armed conflicts in the information age. In this new age, an aggressor may be a non-state actor and may employ various asymmetrical measures. This new reality will change the calculations for deterrence. Technological or psychological surprise may perform a greater role. Manipulation of information by an aggressor may affect international or domestic public opinion in a greater degree. The situation may be developed too quickly to be followed by key decision makers. Development of new military technologies will raise numerous new ethical problems. Upon the analysis of these new approaches to war, the following three measures are recommended. 1. Establishment of International Information Analysis Center for Conflict Prevention 2. "Double Track Approach" including extensive R&D efforts and establishment of international arms control regimes for new military technologies 3. Active application of Non-lethal Weapons
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391063
Entities
People
- Goro Matsumura
Organizations
- United States Army War College