Tribe Building
Abstract
As Sir Rupert Smith emphasizes we are facing a paradigm change. Most of current conflicts are fought amongst population , war as an armed struggle between Nation-States is fading. Thus the ability to understand the human terrain becomes a key factor towards stabilization of a given country. How to take into account this critical change in a defence transformation endeavour? Our paper will stress the need to develop new tools in order to implement human sciences teachings in the defence field (conflict's analysis and forces format). We contend that a relevant human sciences concept must be formalized enough to enable Modelling & Simulation (M&S) efforts and intelligence data organisation. This modelling analysis foster the knowledge of insurgent's behaviour and can be implemented to help "rational decision making" at all levels. In this paper we will argue that a classical human science concept, the traditional to modern transition, may be formalized enough to deliver an operational concept, relevant for Coin's stakeholders on the field : tribe building. It is noteworthy that we are not only intervening in failed states contexts but also in "detribalize" areas, "eroded by conflict or population displacement". In this case, our article states the need to repair tribal structures first. It is an interesting paradox that restoring the traditional fabric of society is the best way to achieve peaceful transitions toward democracy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA640076
Entities
People
- Nicolas Israel
- Thomas Peugeot