International military operations in the 21st Century global trends and the future of intervention

This book examines the challenges that military forces will face in multinational operations in the 21st century. Expanding on Rupert Smith's The Utility of Force, the volume assesses the changing parameters within which force as a political instrument is ultimately carried out. By analysing...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group 2015
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Table of Contents:
  • Trends and scenarios in international military operations / Per M. Norheim-Martinsen Five parameters for analysing international military operations / Tore Nyhamar Future high intensity conflict: a possible NATO counter-regime operation in Africa / Gen. Sverre Diesen Counterinsurgency operations revisited / Robert Egnell and David Ucko Military advising and assistance operations / Guro Lien Special operations forces - a weapon of choice for future operations? / Iver Johansen The future of UN peacekeeping operations / Stian Kjeksrud The new urban operations / Per M. Norheim-Martinsen Transnational operations / Tore Nyhamar Cyber operations / Siw Tynes Johnsen Protection of civilians as a new objective in military operations / Alexander William Beadle Conclusions: new missions, new tasks / Tore Nyhamar and Per M. Norheim-Martinsen