Special Operations from a Small State Perspective [electronic resource] : Future Security Challenges /
Eriksson, Gunilla.editor.
Pettersson, Ulrica.editor.
This book offers different perspectives on the utilization and development of special operations forces (SOF) in small states. Across the chapters, the authors argue that small states can use and develop this very unique capability both at a tactical and operational level, but also as a strategic instrument in the modern complex security environment. The study finds that SOF in small states has a new role to play and that it needs to become a more agile and flexible force, ready to address future security challenges. A reorientation in favour of SOF from a small state perspective is crucial both due to the changing security situation in Europe, and the need to economise military resources. "This edited volume offers different perspectives on the utilization and development of special operations forces (SOF) in small states. Across the chapters, the authors argue that small states can develop and use this very unique capability at all level of engagement, and as a strategic instrument, in the modern complex security environment. The study finds that SOF in small states has both unique roles and limitations in addressing the range of security challenges. After reading this work, small state leaders may choose to reorient force structure in favour of SOF due to the changing security situation in Europe and the need to economise military resources." Dr James Kiras, Associate Professor, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, The Air University, Alabama, USA.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Introduction -- 1. Swedish Special Operations Forces: How it all started - Colonel Hans Ilis Alm -- 2. Contemporary Hybrid Warfare and the Evolution of Special Operations Theory - Lt General Dennis Gyllensporre -- 3. The utility of Special Operations in small states - Colonel Ronny Modigs -- 4. Swedish Special Operations Forces in a Global SOF Network- Challenges, Recommendations and Benefits - MLI and JCA -- 5. Do we need to get smarter? Small state leadership - PBO -- 6. Managing Special Talents - CJE and JSI -- 7. Does methodological superiority lead the way for SOF into cyber operations? - AAA -- 8. Irregular warfare - a strategy for small states? - MMI -- 9. Framing SOF intelligence - AWE -- Conclusion.
This book offers different perspectives on the utilization and development of special operations forces (SOF) in small states. Across the chapters, the authors argue that small states can use and develop this very unique capability both at a tactical and operational level, but also as a strategic instrument in the modern complex security environment. The study finds that SOF in small states has a new role to play and that it needs to become a more agile and flexible force, ready to address future security challenges. A reorientation in favour of SOF from a small state perspective is crucial both due to the changing security situation in Europe, and the need to economise military resources. "This edited volume offers different perspectives on the utilization and development of special operations forces (SOF) in small states. Across the chapters, the authors argue that small states can develop and use this very unique capability at all level of engagement, and as a strategic instrument, in the modern complex security environment. The study finds that SOF in small states has both unique roles and limitations in addressing the range of security challenges. After reading this work, small state leaders may choose to reorient force structure in favour of SOF due to the changing security situation in Europe and the need to economise military resources." Dr James Kiras, Associate Professor, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, The Air University, Alabama, USA.
Politics and war.
Security, International.
Europe-Politics and government.
Military and Defence Studies.
International Security Studies.
European Politics.