OAS and the Use of Military Forces
Abstract
The disorders in the Dominican Republic in the spring of 1965 which led to United States intervention and the creation of the Inter-American Peace Force by the Organization of American States have focused attention on the problems of Communist inspired domestic disorders and the role which the OAS might play in the preservation of peace and security in the hemisphere. Legal limitations restrict the use of force by international organizations as well as by states. However, Korea, Suez, and the Dominican Republic have demonstrated that international organizations must possess the capability of employing armed forces in emergencies. The thesis considers the unifying and divisive factors in this hemisphere and traces the development of hemispheric cooperation which led ultimately to the establishment of the Organization of American States as a regional agency within the United Nations. The limitations on the. employment of force and the role of international organizations in the preservation of peace and security are examined. The manner in which the United Nations created military forces for the Korean War in 1950 is contrasted with the procedures used in 1956 in connection with the Suez crisis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 08, 1966
- Accession Number
- ADA526212
Entities
People
- Edward W. Haughney
Organizations
- United States Army War College