Conventional Coercion Across the Spectrum of Operations: The Utility of U.S. Military Forces in the Emerging Security Environment

Johnson (David E.), Mueller (Karl P.) and Taft (William H.)

ISBN 10: 0833032208 / ISBN 13: 9780833032201

Published by RAND Corporation, 2003

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xvi, 140pp, bright clean copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conventional Coercion Across the Spectrum of Operations: The Utility of U.S. Military Forces in the Emerging Security Environment
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0833032208
• ISBN 13: 9780833032201
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 22.86H x 0.91D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 22.86 centimeters height by 0.91 centimeters depth
• Weight: 227 grams

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Synopsis

The raison d'Žtre for any military is to deter an adversary from acting inimically to a nation's interests or, if deterrence fails, to coerce him into ceasing the actions. After defining terms and reviewing the literature on coercion, this report looks at the utility of the military as a coercive instrument. The authors analyze cases that provide insights into conventional coercion. They conclude by stressing the unchanged nature of coercion and that only a thorough understanding of our adversaries, and of our own will and capabilities, will yield a successful coercive strategy.

From the Back Cover

An introduction to the coercive use of conventional military power.