The 2002 U.S. National Security Strategy: A New Use-of-Force Doctrine
Abstract
The Weinberger-Powell doctrine for conditions and manner of using military force was a product of thinking about the relatively recent US military conflicts of the 20th century and, i particular, the limited conflicts that presented leaders with more ambiguity as to their nature than did the two total wars of that century. However,, the events 9-11 represents, ostensibly, a milestone marking a new strategic era that follows the Cold War and 1st Post-Cold War era spanning from 1991 to 9-11-01. Even a cursory review of the new National Security Strategy (NSS) shows a change in how US national leadership perceives the current, global strategic environment. Therefore, if use-of-force doctrines like Weinberger-Powell are useful and are an outgrowth of American experiences in earlier strategic environments, then appropriate questions to ask at the threshold of this new era are "Does the NSS imply a new use-of-force doctrine?"
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA424925
Entities
People
- Arnel B. Enriquez
Organizations
- Air War College