| ID | 153051 |
| Title Proper | French exception or western variation? a historical look at the french irregular way of war |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tenenbaum, Élie |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article aims at challenging the notion of a French exception in the realm of irregular warfare, suggesting that it rather amounts to a western variation. Born out of a transatlantic community under British influence, the French irregular experience carried on through the early Cold War challenges, strengthening France’s ties with its Western allies. France’s subsequent involvement in post-colonial counter-insurgencies did contribute to generating some specific strategic features, although never totally disconnected from international circulation. Finally, the post-Cold War order significantly drove French irregular warfare back into its Western fold through the adoption of US- and NATO-sponsored concepts and doctrines, thus enhancing interoperability and some degree of standardisation. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 40, No.4; Jun 2017: p.554-576 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 40 No 4 |
| Key Words | Special Operations ; France ; Strategic Culture ; Irregular Warfare ; Counter-Insurgency |