CHARACTERISTICS OF MILITARY MISSIONS IN AFGHANISTAN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MILITARY MISSIONS IN AFGHANISTAN
Author(s): Sorin IoanContributor(s): Diana Cristiana Lupu (Translator)
Subject(s): Military policy, Studies in violence and power, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: Afghanistan security; Soviet invasion; Taliban movement; social organisation; communication;
Summary/Abstract: The author analyses the characteristics of military missions in Afghanistan. Firstly, some milestones in the history of this country are presented: the Soviet invasion, the guerrilla warfare, the Taliban movement and the presence of the Coalition forces etc. Secondly, the economic, political-military, cultural and religious defining characteristics of Afghanistan are discussed. Thirdly, communication with the local population and the recognised tribal leaders is shown to play a decisive role in achieving the political-military goals. In conclusion, the message the article intends to convey is resumed. Any approach to the issues related to Afghanistan and to the training of the troops that are deployed in this theatre of operations must be based on the thorough knowledge of the history, religion, and local traditions, so that mistakes could be avoided.
Journal: Romanian Military Thinking
- Issue Year: 2010
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 45-52
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
