An Analysis of Operational Legitimacy Concerns for MNF-I with the Creation of an Independent Iraqi Kurdistan

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Abstract:

In September 2006, three new principles of joint operations came into existence. In addition to restraint and perseverance, legitimacy became an other principle. This paper examines Multinational Force-Iraq MNF-I legitimacy concerns and how they are affected by the formation of an independent Iraqi Kurdistan. Iraqi Kurdistan will gain greater autonomy from the Government of Iraq, pending the outcome of a referendum scheduled to take place in June 2008. To sustain force legitimacy despite the formation of an independent Iraqi Kurdistan, the MNF-I commander must ready coalition and local security forces for a rapid departure from the tranquil status quo that has become the deceptive norm in the region. This is best accomplished by anticipating the violence associated with the June 2008 referendum and successfully synchronizing the training and utilization of existing, indigenous security forces to maintain stability when the referendum does occur. This paper draws conclusions concerning the use of indigenous security forces as the means to provide stability in Iraqi Kurdistan which will, in turn, alleviate legitimacy concerns for the MNF-I commander.

Author(s):
Murphy, William J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
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Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/JMO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *SECTARIAN VIOLENCE, *IRAQ, *INDIGENOUS POPULATION, *SECURITY PERSONNEL, *MILITARY TRAINING, *ETHNIC GROUPS, *SEPARATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, STATE GOVERNMENT, MILITARY COMMANDERS, GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), PARAMILITARY FORCES, RACE RELATIONS, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Sociology and Law, Military Forces and Organizations, Civil Defense
Keyword(s):
*MNF I(MULTINATIONAL FORCE IRAQ), IRAQI KURDISTAN, IRAQI KURDS, *KURDISH INDEPENDENCE, LEGITIMACY, GOI(GOVERNMENT OF IRAQ), KRG(KURDISTAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT), INDIGENOUS SECURITY FORCES, *JUNE 2008 REFERENDUM, PARTITIONING, ETHNIC RESETTLEMENT, KIRKUK(IRAQ), DIYALA(IRAQ), NINAWA(IRAQ), KURDISH PESHMERGA FORCES, ISF(IRAQI SECURITY FORCES), MNSTC I(MULTINATIONAL SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND IRAQ)
Report Date:
2008 Apr 23
Creation Date:
2008 Aug 20