Recent Publications

Tag: Smaller Scale Contingencies

Internal Wars: Rethinking Problem and Response
September 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Max G Manwaring Asymmetric guerrilla war—insurgencies, internal wars, and other small-scale contingencies (SSCs)—are the most pervasive and likely type of conflict in the post-Cold War era. It is almost certain that the United States will become involved directly or indirectly in some of these conflicts. Yet, there appears to be little... MORE

Landpower and Crises: Army Roles and Missions in Smaller-Scale Contingencies During the 1990s
January 1, 2001 — Author: Dr Conrad C Crane The author analyzes the role of landpower in the 170 smaller-scale contingencies conducted by the United States during the last decade. He divides such contingencies into engagement, enhanced deterrence, hostility, and stabilization phases, and discusses the military's role in each one. The author especially emphasizes the... MORE