How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict Author(s): Ivan Arreguín-Toft Source: International Security‚ Vol. 26‚ No. 1 (Summer‚ 2001)‚ pp. 93-128 Published by: The MIT Press Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3092079 . Accessed: 08/08/2013 11:12 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars‚ researchers‚ and
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world countries but also first world countries. Global terrorism has an asymmetric and unpredictable impact on global power structures regardless of the rapid assessment. For instance‚ the events‚ action and reactions of the 9/11 attacks revealed the dramatic impact of terrorism even after rapid examination (Sahni par‚ 4). In fact‚ America’s status as the world’s super power has from time to time been challenged by warfare and global terrorism. Global terrorism is a fundamental security challenge
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Steven Metz. (2010). ARMED CONFLICT IN THE 21st CENTURY:. Strategic Studies Institute. 01 (1)‚ 65-119. Arquilla‚ J. (1998). Can information warfare ever be just? Ethics and Information Technology‚ 1(3)‚ 203-212. Floridi‚ L. (2009). The information Society and Its Philosophy. The Information Society‚ 25(3)‚ 153-158. Steven‚ Doglous‚ 2002. Information Warfare: a Philosophical Perspective. 1. London: University of Hertfordshire. Robert O. Keohane and Joseph S. Nye‚ Jr.. (1998). Power and Interdependence
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Confronting the Intelligence Community In the past decade‚ the United States has witnessed a shift in the nature of the threat from “known” enemies of the past such as the Soviet Union to an “unknown” adversary employing an asymmetric strategy as they wage fourth generation warfare against any nation who opposes their will. This new threat paradigm presents a complex environment with emerging threats that are difficult to predict. In order to identify the threat‚ the intelligence community has developed
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C H A P T E R 1 Introduction to Conflict Resolution: Concepts and Definitions I N this second edition of our book we bring the survey of the conflict resolution field up to date at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Conflict resolution as a defined specialist field has come of age in the post-Cold War era. It has also come face to face with fundamental new challenges‚ some of which have come into even sharper focus since the first edition of this book. Why a Second Edition? As
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1. In President Obama’s speech at West Point‚ he announced that 30‚000 additional troops would be sent to Afghanistan. He made this decision because he said it was vital to the United States’ national interest. The vital national interest at risk in President Obama’s address is the security and safety of the American people as well as the “security of our allies and the common security of the world.” By involving the military and increasing the troop strength‚ President Obama can achieve the objectives
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PSC 441 2-13-13 The multitude of differentiating definitions of terrorism through out the world’s governments‚ agencies‚ and international community has led to a confusing and bleak understanding of the true nature of terrorism. Now I do not believe that my definition of terrorism will be any better in helping understand this matter but it does help define my personal view of terrorism‚ terrorists‚ and their tactics. My definition of terrorism is any deliberate‚ planed use of force or violence
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effect political change in an area. Terrorism can be seen as crime‚ exploitation of fear‚ and a form of warfare (Lutz‚ 2005). Since the 1700’s‚ history has always kept record of the different types of violence our world has faced. And with terrorism it comes with consequences. (Sloan‚ 2006). A quote by Moghaddam & Marsella (2004) says “It is usually perpetrated by groups utilizing warfare‚ due to the fact that they are unable to gain advantage while using conventional methods.” Terrorism as
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get locked in an arms race with our immediate potential adversary. Hence‚ the obvious option for us is to use the age-old tactics of the weaker side‚ unconventional method of warfare alongside the conventional efforts. However‚ our new doctrine strongly advocates concurrent conduct of both conventional and unconventional warfare (UCW)‚ leaving option open of resorting to the Total People’s War (TPW). The concept of TPW is the active participation of people as well as the Armed Forces in defending the
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Unconventional is a term used to describe a management style‚ a leader‚ his or her behavior‚ way of thinking‚ strategy or moves. Merriam and Webster (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) define unconventional as “not traditional or usual” and the Thesaurus adds “broad-minded‚ progressive‚ and unorthodox.” (Merriam-Webster Thesaurus). These traits all describe aspects of Delta Airlines organizational behavior. These traits have become the standard for Delta’s leadership and can be seen throughout their
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