Military Review. Volume 87, Number 3, May-June 2007

Abstract

This issue of Military Review contains the following articles: "Partnership for the Americas: The Human Rights Initiative," by Admiral James Stavridis, et al. -- USSOUTHCOM is the only combatant command with a separate office charged to monitor and coordinate human rights issues; "The Shia Revival," by Vali Nasr -- The author of the "The Shia Revival" offers MR readers a condensed version of the argument he puts forth in his widely acclaimed book; "Fourth Generation Warfare Evolves, Fifth Emerges," by Colonel T.X. Hammes -- changes in the political, economic, social, and technical spheres are making it possible for a super-empowered small group to use new technologies to challenge nation-states; "Counterinsurgency Diplomacy: Political Advisors at the Operational and Tactical Levels," by Dan Green -- In the age of the strategic corporal, it is high time for the tactical POLAD; "Everything Old is New Again: Task Force Phantom in the Iraq War," by Lieutenant Colonel Robert P. Whalen Jr. -- Using cold war doctrine, long-range surveillance (LRS) companies are meeting an urgent, enduring need in Iraq; "Committing to Afghanistan: The Case for Increasing U.S. Reconstruction and Stablization Aid," by Captain Craig C. Colucci, -- The United States should increase R&S aid to Afghanistan immediately, so that Afghanistan does not become a staging ground for terrorist operations; "Cows, Korans, and Kalashnikovs: The Multiple Dimensions of Conflict in the Nuba Mountains of Central Sudan," by Maj. Christopher H. Varhola; "Managing Counterinsurgency: Lessons from Malaya" ; "Army IO is PSYOP: Influencing More with Less"; "Understanding the Link between Center of Gravity and Mission Accomplishment; "Of Shoes and Sites: Globalization and Insurgency; "In Defense of Military Public Affairs Doctrine; "Discouraging Hearts and Minds: Democracies and Insurgencies". Insights: "The Power Equation: Using Tribal Politics in Counterinsurgency; "Ethics and Operations: Training the Combatant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA521639

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  • Arthur E. Bilodeau
  • John Garabedian
  • Marlys Cook
  • Nancy Mazzia
  • Sandra Caballero
  • Thomas Shrader
  • William M. Darley

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