The impact of non-lethal weapons acquisitions, or 'there's one born every minute'

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The acquisition of non-lethal weapons provides potential pitfalls particularly during budget-tightening times. They account for a divergence of resources away from the military's core competency which is warfighting. Their employment is envisioned to become politicized and to ultimately complicate the lives of their users instead of making them easier. In terms of false expectations, the cost they create may be incalculable.

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Operation RED WINGS

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Operation RED WINGS, a combined forces operation in eastern Afghanistan that began in June 2005, was intended to demonstrate an ongoing, aggressive mindset to local Afghani forces and the anti-coalition militants (ACM) while seeking to destroy ACM elements in the region. However, the operation's effectiveness as a joint operation was limited, primarily because the principle of unity of command was ignored.

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Twelve things I wish I had known: think about the issues; find the right people

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The article discusses relationship between security, economics, and governance with a view to the Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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