Low-Intensity Conflict: The Challenge to the National Interest

• NCJ Number: 125946
• Journal: Terrorism Volume: 12 Issue: 2 Dated: (1989) Pages: 75-80
• Author(s): W J Olson
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 6 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The United States faces an era of great uncertainty in dealing with the challenges of low-intensity conflicts.

Abstract

Declining abilities of many governments to govern are increasing the chances for significant unrest in the Third World. The United States consensus that once underwrote foreign policy is eroding, and it is unclear whether the public will sustain an active U.S. international role. There is a need for a new effort to rebuild consensus and seek a sustainable U.S. foreign policy. (Author abstract)