Lessons and Conclusions on the Execution of IFOR Operations and Prospects for a Future Combined Security System: The Peace and Stability of Europe after IFOR

Abstract

This joint Russian-American research project, which analyzes the experience of US Russian cooperation in peace enforcement operations under IFOR in Bosnia-Herzegovina, is the first such research project conducted by representatives of military research organizations of the United States and the Russian Federation. The peace operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina, conducted by the IFOR multi-national forces under NATO leadership, is unique and can be assessed as a case study for the development of a model to resolve future armed conflicts. Taking into account the fact that there are no past or present analogues for the scale and significance of this operation, the experience of its preparation and conduct is broad and varied. The study and analysis of all aspects and elements of this operation have a broad significance for other peace operations. This makes the bilateral approach to evaluating the lessons learned and future prospects of such operations even more important. Let us hope that this is just the first such joint Russian-American project. By assessing the US-Russian experience in IFOR the Russian and American researchers have attempted to present the organization and conduct of IFOR through the eyes of those American and Russian officers who participated in the peace operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In a few short years these officers have gone from militarized confrontation in the heart of Europe to close cooperation in upholding the peace and security of Europe. Without that cooperation IFOR could not have succeeded, and this study would not have been possible. The publication of the results of this study should be of interest to a broad circle of military and civilian readers in the United States, Russia and many countries. These readers will find insights regarding the future conduct of peace operations and international security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA434985

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  • Jacob W. Kipp
  • Leonid V. Luzhkov
  • Lester W. Grau
  • Raymond C. Finch
  • Robert R. Love
  • Timothy L. Thomas
  • Yun N. Dubov
  • Yuri V. Morozov

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  • Biomedical
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  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Personnel Management
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  • Treaties
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Political science

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