Commander's Guidance
A Challenge of Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20138661 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andrew S Natsios (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 1996-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The US Army War College Quarterly Parameters (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-1723 • E-ISSN: 0031-1723 |
| Publisher | United States Army War College Press (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.55540/0031-1723.1778 |
| OpenAlex | W3158925947 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
United States military forces have now conducted operations in five complex humanitarian emergencies[1] beginning with Northern Iraq, followed by Somalia, Goma in Zaire, Haiti, and now Bosnia.None of these interventions required a conventional or even unconventional war on the battlefield.The military found itself supporting humanitarian relief operations, imposing order in chaotic circumstances, or implementing political accords to which the United States was a party.It would not be an exaggeration to suggest that the rank and file in the uniformed services are uncomfortable with this new role they have been directed to perform.Until recently they have had limited experience or training in the non-military disciplines needed to carry out these missions.Many are unsure why the military has been given duties it was never created or trained to perform
Humanitarian aid · International humanitarian law · International law · Political science · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · Law · Peacebuilding and International Security
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,14 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2009 (12) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |