Unfolding the Future of the Long War Motivations, Prospects, and Implications for the U.S. Army

• Main Author: Pernin, Christopher G. (auth)
• Other Authors: Nichiporuk, Brian (auth), Stahl, Dale (auth), Beck, Justin (auth), Radaelli-Sanchez, Ricky (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2008
• Subjects: Political control & freedoms; Military engineering; Technology; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The United States is currently engaged in a military effort that has been characterized as the "long war." This study explores the concept of long war and identifies ways in which it might unfold as well as the implications for the Army and the U.S. military more generally. This report use...