Pandora's Box Reopened: Ethnic Conflict in Europe and Its Implications.

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Abstract:

The author explores the complexities of ethnicity and ethnic conflict in Europe, and assesses the substantial consequences for the United States. He examines the causes and sources of ethnic conflict, and then analyzes its complex nature--its spectrum, patterns, and special characteristics. The author next investigates the policymaking process, especially the difficulties confronting decisionmakers as they grapple with the unique nature of ethnic conflict. He then assesses the implications of ethnic conflict in Europe for the United States and the U.S. Army. Finally, he offers policy recommendations that might assist political and military leaders in developing U.S. policies for resolving ethnic conflict in Europe.

Author(s):
Johnsen, William T.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0104

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
AWC/SSI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.6_Monitor
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FOREIGN POLICY, *CRISIS MANAGEMENT, *ETHNIC GROUPS, *CONFLICT, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), EUROPE, WARFARE, UNITED STATES, POLICIES, LEADERSHIP, INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), THREAT EVALUATION, MILITARY COMMANDERS, UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE, POLITICAL PARTIES, TERRORISM, POLITICAL REVOLUTION, URBAN WARFARE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Sociology and Law, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Administration and Management, Military Forces and Organizations, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
CIVIL WAR, ETHNIC CONFLICT, ETHNIC CLEANSING, GENOCIDE, NATIONAL INTERESTS, STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES, SECESSIONIST MOVEMENTS
Report Date:
1994 Dec 23