Rebalancing the Use of Force: Military Action and U.S. Foreign Policy Beyond 2014

Abstract

This paper looks at the need to rebalance the use of military force in support of U.S. foreign policy after the expected withdrawal of U.S. troops from combat operations in Afghanistan. It analyzes the need to update grand strategy, recommends adjustments to State Department structure, and identifies issues with current war powers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 2012
Accession Number
ADA601425

Entities

People

  • James B. Reid

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Foreign Policy
  • Globalization
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • International Relations
  • Military Operations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Personnel Management
  • Treaties
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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