The Haiti Crisis. Factors Shaping the Design and Execution of Military Strategy
Abstract
Underscoring those "Factors Shaping the Design and Execution of Military Strategy," my paper analyzes measures taken during the Haiti crisis that lead President Clinton to undertake a military intervention strategy to achieve US policy objectives. In the end, this approach should support my assertion that, "we cannot let our fascination with technology negate our responsibility to maintain a warfighting capability that can defeat a variety of near-term threats to US interests." Specifically, my paper will examine and discuss how President Clinton was able to convince a reluctant Congress and the American people to support a policy of direct military intervention in Haiti despite their reservations and belief that no vital US national security interests were at stake. Additionally, it will highlight how difficult and necessary it is that a President garner public and political support for any policy calling for the use of military forces to achieve a political objective. Further, it will show that there is "no crisis" in today's civil-military relations. Lastly, the Haiti situation shows us that the proper blending of the statecraft elements of diplomacy and military under a sound political objective will more often that not result in success.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA442915
Entities
People
- Anthony W. Fortune
Organizations
- National War College