| ID | 173123 |
| Title Proper | Experiences May Vary |
| Other Title Information | NATO and Cultural Interoperability in Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Giegerich, Bastian ; Hlatky, Stéfanie von |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the coherence of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) coordinated military strategy during the war in Afghanistan. We argue that much of this coherence can be lost when decision makers adopt multinational strategic guidance that is then interpreted by different national contingents operationally. Different strategic and military cultures across troop-contributing countries may account for observed variation in operational outcomes, but better theoretical tools are needed to examine this phenomenon. Our aim is to further scholars’ understanding of how cultural variables can affect mission outcomes. This assumed effect of strategic and military cultures is explored empirically with reference to the Canadian and German Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan, which formed part of the NATO-led ISAF operation. |
| `In' analytical Note | Armed Forces and Society Vol. 46, No.3; Jul 2020: p.495-516 |
| Journal Source | Armed Forces and Society Vol: 46 No 3 |
| Key Words | NATO ; Civil Wars ; Military Effectiveness ; Military Culture ; Civil–Military Relations |