The Republic of Mali since 1961 has been experiencing insurgency carried out by an ethnic group called Touareg in its northern regions, lying in the Sahara valley. That situation has significantly impaired the security, stability and development of...
A radical Islamic insurgency named Alshabab has appeared in Somalia in recent years. African Union forces, with the support of the international community are actively engaged to defeat this movement. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM),...
This thesis addresses the primary research question: Are the Balkans becoming a European sanctuary for radical Islamists. Research is focused on what are the factors that contribute in creation of favorable condition for radical Islamists in the...
The Central Intelligence Agency is involved in a targeted killing program which the United States Government employs in its war on global terrorism. This program identifies terrorists and those facilitating terrorist activities and initiates lethal...
In 1979 the age old struggle for the control of Islam between the Shiite and Sunni sects re-emerged in the Middle East. Four events occurred in 1979 that defined the context of contemporary Middle Eastern politics: the Islamic revolution in Iran,...
This thesis explores the applicability of current US counterinsurgency doctrine in Joint Publication 3-24, Field Manual 3-24 and Field Manual 3-24.2 to the Lebanese Hizballah and Taliban insurgencies. In particular, this thesis examines the Cold...
As the war on terrorism that struck the very fiber and heart of the U.S. continues to loom further and further in our past, the emotional support for American Soldiers in combat deteriorates. Is it ethically possibly for us to pull out without any...
The United States Armed Forces has a rich and storied history involving military
engagements both foreign and domestic. It is this history that provides leaders valuable
information concerning lessons learned before, during and after these...
Military professionals must study military history to incorporate lessons learned from previous operations into current situations. Analysis of the Victorio campaign shows striking similarities to today’s current operation in the search for Osama...
Military leaders today must continually educate themselves on the prospect of the next conflict or war that United States will encounter. Past conflicts elude a pattern of stability throughout the world. No other time like now, has the Armed Forces...
Studying military history prepares Leaders for future challenges. History repeats itself
overtime and can be a valuable asset in planning and decision making. Studying military history
allows Leaders to benefit from lessons learned from past...
Abstract: Today's battlefields require Soldiers to understand and defeat insurgencies that have many variables. The battles are asymmetric and Soldiers must conduct full spectrum operations for success. The enemy is well organized and uses his...
The Korean people are exposed to diverse threats from terrorist organizations at home and abroad despite the government‘s recently increased efforts to cope with terrorist threats. The 9/11 attacks were an important turning point in terrorism and...
With the end of the cold war, India-United States security cooperation underwent a significant positive transformation. This thesis traces the historical context, origins, evolution and the current level of security cooperation between India and...
With USSOCOM assuming the role as supported command in the Global War on Terror, Army Special Forces will no doubt to play a primary role in that effort. The unspoken assumption seems to be that America's new, unconventional foe will best be...
In August 2010, the U.S. Army published The United States Army Operating Concept 2016-2028 (AOC). The AOC attempts to forecast the Army's future capability requirements based on analysis of possible threats. In past and current deployments, the...
After ten years of global conflict with al Qaeda, the time has come to reassess the threat and determine the parameters within which it operates. Questions regarding its continued validity as a threat, its capability to employ synchronized tactical...
As with any conflict, the conditions are initially set by the Countries policy makers and senior military leadership. The military units find themselves deeply entangled in political, economic and security operations in foreign countries abroad....
Even with the passage of more than 40 years there are distinct similarities and differences
between the counterinsurgencies in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The factors such as public
opinion, safe havens and US government management were critically...
McCathern Jr., Robert; Woods, Dennis J.; Hinton Sr., Deon L.; Dean, Darryl W.; Sutton, Minh D.
Thesis Statement: The lack of a stable Afghanistan government over the last 100 years has led to a failed state. The Soviet Afghan War is an example of many causes and effects. The decision of the Soviet Military to intervene in Afghanistan was...