Civil-Military Relations in International Interventions: A New Analytical Framework

This book examines military and civilian actors in international interventions and offers a new analytical framework to apply on such interventions. It analyzes different military concepts and the often-troubled relationship between humanitarian and military intervening actors, presenting a new framework to examine these relationships based on identification theory. It will be of interest to students of international interventions, military studies, peacekeeping, security studies, and International Relations.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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While it is commonly asserted that achieving success in international interventions largely depends on the coherence between military and civilian actors, the practical realization of such cooperation has proven to be a formidable challenge. To delve into this issue, this book explores various approaches employed by military and civilian actors and examines the diverse relationships between the intervening actors and the individuals or communities they seek to intervene in. The work conducts an in-depth analysis of different military concepts, such as peacekeeping and counterinsurgency, and the often-complex interplay between humanitarian and military interveners. Furthermore, it presents a novel analytical framework rooted in identification theory, which sheds light on how interveners perceive and represent the individuals they are deployed to engage, as well as their own identity and role. By offering a comprehensive examination of these relationships, the book provides a deeper understanding of the complexities associated with civil-military cooperation in international interventions. Moreover, it makes a valuable theoretical contribution to the study of interventions, broadly speaking.

This book holds significant appeal to students engaged in the study of international interventions, military studies, peacekeeping, security studies, and International Relations. Its comprehensive analysis and innovative framework offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities inherent in civil-military cooperation, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of these complex endeavors.

\n Weight: 324g\n
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032174440\n \n