Beyond Pain: Coercing Violent Non-State Actors
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Authors
Thomas, Troy S.
Issue Date
2010
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Other
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en_US
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Abstract
Today‟s global conflict environment is permeated by the existence of a diverse range of violent nonstate actors (VNSA). These groups utilize subversive means to exploit and disrupt the international system, frequently committing heinous acts of violence against innocent civilians in the process. Short of war, how can nation-states effectively counter the actions of VNSA? This paper examines the proposition that VNSA can be coerced by the threat or limited use of military force. By defining the problem, adapting strategy to the problem and assessing the historical record the author makes the case that coercion is a viable option for confronting VNSA.
This paper follows-on to previous work done for INSS on violent non-state actors by Troy S. Thomas, Steven D. Kiser, and William D. Casebeer including: Lords of the Silk Route, INSS Occasional Paper #43; Violent Systems, INSS Occasional Paper #52; and Turbulent Arena, INSS Occasional Paper #58.
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Strategic Paper
Citation
National War Coll Washington Dc, and Troy S. Thomas. 2010. “Beyond Pain: Coercing Violent Non-State Actors.” DTIC, January. https://research-ebsco-com.usafa.idm.oclc.org/linkprocessor/plink?id=e2d9bbdb-451f-3af3-8779-ec8beb3e379a.
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DTIC