With the U.S. war in Afghanistan in its twelfth year, axioms regarding the American national will in war not being able to tolerate anything other than quick and costless adventures have been found useless in understanding why the U.S. continues to persist in that endeavor. This book answers complex questions about modern US intervention abroad.

Autorentext

Dr. Jeffrey Kubiak teaches international relations theory and strategy at the Army School of Advanced Military Studies, USA. He has taught similar subjects at the Naval War College and School of Advanced Air and Space Studies. Dr. Kubiak served more than 26 years on active duty as an Air Force officer.

Inhalt

1. What is the National Will? 2. War Policy Stability and Change- The War Narrative 3. Vietnam War 1965-1968 4. Somalia 1992-1993 5. Iraq War 2003-2008 6. Propositions Regarding the National Will 7. Understanding the National Will- Durable War Narratives