Problems in Developing Morally Sound Strategy in Low-Intensity Conflict

摘要

Whether America military forces are successful in low-intensity conflict may depend on developing doctrine, force structure, and training that are keyed to insuring strict adherence to Western moral values. The forces' conventional warfare orientation, American public attitudes about war and foreign policy, confusion in international law, the moral posture of the low-intensity enemy, and the clash of different value systems make the development of effective American policy and strategy for modern conflict a serious problem. Since such conflict is the most likely form of future American war, the American military must reorient itself for low-key, politically sensitive, and restrained operations in future 'small wars'. Keywords: Ethical, Strategy.