U.S. Participation In IFOR: A Marathon, Not a Sprint.

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Abstract:

The author examines the U.S. decision to join the Implementation Force IFOR for the Bosnia Peace Agreement. He begins by analyzing whether the Peace Agreement can be fulfilled prior to IFORs planned departure in December 1996. He concludes that, given current trends, a lasting political solution is not likely to emerge prior to this withdrawal. The author then identifies potential outcomes resulting from IFORs planned departure and assesses the consequences for U.S. national objectives and interests in Bosnia, Europe, and globally should an enduring peace settlement not take hold.

Author(s):
Johnson, William T.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA311575
Pagination:
0060

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACN-96018
Monitor Series:
AWC/SSI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*PEACETIME, *AGREEMENTS, *INTERVENTION, *BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA, EUROPE, SOLUTIONS(GENERAL), PATTERNS, POLITICAL NEGOTIATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science
Keyword(s):
*DAYTON ACCORDS, IFOR(IMPLEMENTATION FORCE), JOINT ENDEAVOR OPERATION
Report Date:
1996 Jun 01
Creation Date:
1996 Aug 22