| ID | 131337 |
| Title Proper | War on terrorism |
| Other Title Information | what does it mean to win? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cronin, Audrey Kurth |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The war on al-Qaeda and its affiliates appears to be endless but every war must end. Winding down the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq has been difficult, but both were embedded in what was then called the 'war on terrorism.' What does 'success' in that war mean? With the death of bin Laden and the increase in drone operations, how far is the US from achieving it? Can this war end? The article analyzes the ongoing US response to the 9/11 attacks in historical context, revealing four patterns common to all prolonged wars: means become ends, tactics become strategy, boundaries are blurred, and the search for a perfect peace replaces reality. It concludes by laying out an effective strategy for ending the war. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.37, No.2; April 2014: p.174-197 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.37, No.2; April 2014: p.174-197 |
| Key Words | War Termination ; Al-Qaeda ; Terrorism ; Counter-Terrorism ; War on Terrorism ; Armed Drones ; Counterterrorism ; Special Operations ; UAVs ; UASs ; United States - US ; Military Operations ; Historic Context ; Drone Operations ; Effective Strategy ; Warfare Strategy ; Enduring Operations |