The Politics of Civil-Military Cooperation [electronic resource] : Canada in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan /
Ankersen, C.author.
Ankersen examines Canada's civil-military cooperation efforts in Kosovo, Bosnia, and Afghanistan through the lens of Clausewitz's 'Remarkable Trinity'. The book reveals how military action is the product of influences from the government, the armed forces, and the people at home.
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Cover; Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: The Politics of Civil-Military Cooperation; 2 Missing Pieces: Thinking about Civil-Military Cooperation; 3 The Evolution of Civil-Military Cooperation in Peace and War; 4 A Clausewitzian Framework for Analysis; 5 The People: Ambivalent Supporters; 6 The Government: Delicious Ambiguity; 7 The Military: Ambitious Institution, Ad lib Individuals; 8 Putting It All Together: Building an Effective Strategic Narrative; 9 Conclusion: The Many Whys of Civil-Military Cooperation; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ankersen examines Canada's civil-military cooperation efforts in Kosovo, Bosnia, and Afghanistan through the lens of Clausewitz's 'Remarkable Trinity'. The book reveals how military action is the product of influences from the government, the armed forces, and the people at home.
Europe—Politics and government.
International relations.
Peace.
Politics and war.
Political science.
World politics.
European Politics.
International Relations.
Conflict Studies.
Military and Defence Studies.
Political Science.
Political History.