This research discusses how the reluctance to change culture is affecting the internal peace and stability of Nepal. The Nepali culture, despite undergoing some changes, still has discriminatory practices with respect to caste, gender, and...
This thesis addresses the primary research question: Are the Balkans becoming a European sanctuary for radical Islamists. Research is focused on what are the factors that contribute in creation of favorable condition for radical Islamists in the...
This monograph addresses the question of whether admitting openly homosexual persons into the military affects readiness. Homosexuality and the effect on military readiness has been a volatile issue since President Bill Clinton pledged to remove...
Rule of law is in force when an individual is secure in their own person and property, the state is bound to law, and human rights and fundamental freedoms are protected by the state. Rule of law doctrine for the United States Army is in its...
The elimination of sex discrimination in the Army is of military importance because the Women's Army Corps officer will play a very significant role in the all-volunteer Army. In view of the fact that the purpose of the WAC expansion is to provide...
An ethical issue challenging the Army today is the violation of the Equal Opportunity Policy by discriminating against female gender, and excluding them from serving in combat and combat units. The Army still holds to the old belief that females...
This monograph provides a framework for considering the moral conduct of American warfare with particular emphasis on operational targeting. It does not recommend supplanting, altering, or otherwise improving current laws of war, domestic or...
In the age of instant communications tactical decisions must be justifiable operationally and ethically. American forces must fight well in the technical and tactical sense as well as in accord with the laws of land warfare. Decisions taken in the...
Artillery has gone through two previous evolutions in employment methodology. The first, starting in 1670, saw it evolve from primarily a siege engine, to a precision mobile direct fire support platform. The second evolution in methodology began in...
As an organization, the Army has made great strides in regards to the consideration of others through education and training programs; however, religious discrimination is still prevalent throughout the Army. Leaders at all levels have...
This monograph investigates the nature of the resistance within the United States Army to the inclusion of homosexuals into the wider force and the preparation necessary at the macro level for potential social change should Congress repeal US Code...
This thesis examines the application of the principles of chaos and complexity theory to the analysis of ethnic conflict. In the post cold war era, the United States continues to become entangled in ethnic quagmires throughout the world. However,...
Congress and senior military leaders have covertly allowed gays to serve, but not without stipulations. The United States army is unique and emulated for many different reasons by armies all around the world. Diversity in our military is the number...
The status of American culture in the year 2000 indicates a liberalized change in attitude toward lesbians and gays, particularly in the area of military service. However, the military is staunchly opposed to full inclusion of known lesbians and...
Prior to 1950, the Army restricted the service of blacks to limited roles in a racially segregated Army. During World War II, black America fought for an increased combat role, believing that contributions on the battlefield would lead to increased...
Congress governs the United States Armed Forces by writing laws for the Department of Defense (DoD) to implement. In 1993, Congress passed a federal law banning homosexuality in the armed forces. The DoD created a policy to implement the law, but...
The Central Intelligence Agency is involved in a targeted killing program which the United States Government employs in its war on global terrorism. This program identifies terrorists and those facilitating terrorist activities and initiates lethal...
Supporters ofaffirmative action argue that it benefits society as a whole. Affirmative Action is effective because it creates a diverse culture that ultimately increases the quality of the society. The purpose ofAffirmative Action Programs provide...
The most notorious period of the French-Algerian War was the Battle of Algiers. The war was brought on by many developments beginning with the original French invasion in 1830 and subsequent annexation of Algeria as part of the French empire....