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Targeting Civilians In War (Cornell Studies In Security Affairs)
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Accidental Harm To Civilians In Warfare Often Becomes An Occasion For Public Outrage, From Citizens Of Both The Victimized And The Victimizing Nation. In This Vitally Important Book On A Topic Of Acute Concern For Anyone Interested In Military Strategy, International Security, Or Human Rights, Alexander B. Downes Reminds Readers That Democratic And Authoritarian Governments Alike Will Sometimes Deliberately Kill Large Numbers Of Civilians As A Matter Of Military Strategy. What Leads Governments To Make Such A Choice?Downes Examines Several Historical Cases: British Counterinsurgency Tactics During The Boer War, The Starvation Blockade Used By The Allies Against Germany In World War I, Axis And Allied Bombing Campaigns In World War Ii, And Ethnic Cleansing In The Palestine War. He Concludes That Governments Decide To Target Civilian Populations For Two Main Reasonsdesperation To Reduce Their Own Military Casualties Or Avert Defeat, Or A Desire To Seize And Annex Enemy Territory. When A State'S Military Fortunes Take A Turn For The Worse, He Finds, Civilians Are More Likely To Be Declared Legitimate Targets To Coerce The Enemy State To Give Up. When Territorial Conquest And Annexation Are The Aims Of Warfare, The Population Of The Disputed Land Is Viewed As A Threat And The Aggressor State May Target Those Civilians To Remove Them. Democracies Historically Have Proven Especially Likely To Target Civilians In Desperate Circumstances.In Targeting Civilians In War, Downes Explores Several Major Recent Conflicts, Including The 1991 Persian Gulf War And The Americanled Invasion Of Iraq In 2003. Civilian Casualties Occurred In Each Campaign, But They Were Not The Aim Of Military Action. In These Cases, Downes Maintains, The Achievement Of Quick And Decisive Victories Against Overmatched Foes Allowed Democracies To Win Without Abandoning Their Normative Beliefs By Intentionally Targeting Civilians. Whether Such Restraint Can Be Guaranteed In Future Conflicts Against More Powerful Adversaries Is, However, Uncertain.During Times Of War, Democratic Societies Suffer Tension Between Norms Of Humane Conduct And Pressures To Win At The Lowest Possible Costs. The Painful Lesson Of Targeting Civilians In War Is That When These Two Concerns Clash, The Latter Usually Prevails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Targeting Civilians in War'? A: 'Targeting Civilians in War' explores how both democratic and authoritarian governments sometimes deliberately target civilian populations during warfare, examining the strategic reasons behind these decisions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Targeting Civilians in War' is Alexander B. Downes, an expert in military strategy and international security.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Targeting Civilians in War' contains 328 pages of detailed analysis and historical case studies.
- Q: What are some historical cases discussed in the book? A: Downes examines historical cases such as British counterinsurgency tactics during the Boer War, the starvation blockade of Germany in World War I, and bombing campaigns in World War II.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Targeting Civilians in War' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Targeting Civilians in War' was published on April 15, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Targeting Civilians in War' is categorized under Strategy, making it suitable for readers interested in military and international relations.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern conflicts? A: Yes, Downes explores modern conflicts including the 1991 Persian Gulf War and the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, analyzing civilian casualties within those contexts.
- Q: What is a key takeaway from 'Targeting Civilians in War'? A: A key takeaway from the book is that during warfare, there is often a tension between humane conduct and the pressures to win, with governments sometimes prioritizing military success over civilian protection.