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Two members of the RAND Corporation revive the discussion about limited war that wandered away from people's attention when the Cold War and the threat of nuclear world war ended. They offer new thinking on the threat and use of force, emphasizing constraints on it that have emerged or evolved in the post-Cold War era. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This book examines how the United States does, and should, use limited military force and other means of influencing adversaries and potential adversaries. It reviews when limited force can, and cannot, work. It examines a range of current challenges, including those of guerrilla groups, minor powers (e.g. Iraq) armed with nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons. It also looks at the complications arising from domestic politics and the difficulties of using force in an alliance.
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