International Military Operations in the 21st Century

Name: International Military Operations in the 21st Century
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

International Military Operations in the 21st CenturyGlobal Trends and the Future of Intervention\nAuthor(s): Per M. Norheim-Martinsen, Tore Nyhamar\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138694415, 978-1138694415\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the challenges that military forces will face in multinational operations in the 21st century.\n\nExpanding on Rupert Smiths The Utility of Force, the volume assesses the changing parameters within which force as a political instrument is ultimately carried out. By analysing nine carefully selected mission types, the volume presents a comprehensive analysis of key trends and trajectories. Building upon this analysis, the contributors break the trends and parameters down into real and potential tasks and mission types in order to identify concrete implications for military forces in future multinational operations.\n\nThe context of military intervention in conflicts and crises a.