International Law and the Politics of Urban Air Operations

Name: International Law and the Politics of Urban Air Operations
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ISBN: 9780833028167

ISBN-10: 0833028162

ISBN-13: 9780833028167

Edition: 2000

Authors: Matthew C. Waxman

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Urban environments pose many difficulties for those planning and conducting military operations within the boundaries of international law and self-imposed political constraints. Whereas the speed and agility of air power, plus its ability to deliver firepower precisely (and with relatively low risk to U.S. personnel), may make it the instrument of choice, the heightened risk of collateral damage when operating in urban environments partially offsets U.S. technological superiority.

Book details

List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: RAND Corporation, The
Publication date: 6/9/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 80
Size: 6.02" wide x 9.02" long x 0.26" tall
Weight: 0.396
Language: English



Preface


Figures


Summary


Acknowledgments



Introduction



The Law of Armed Conflict and Urban Air Operations


The International Legal Regime: Fundamental Concepts


International Legal Constraints on Air Operations


The Challenge of Urban Environments


Population Density and Geographical Proximity


Shared Military-Civilian Resources


Media Coverage


Conclusion



Political Constraints on Urban Operations


American Casualty Sensitivity


Sensitivity to Collateral Damage and Civilian Suffering


Restrictive Rules of Engagement and Targeting


Coalition Operations and Military Operations Other Than War


Coalitions and Diplomatic Constraints


MOOTW and Additional Constraints


Conclusion



The Dynamics of Asymmetrical Constraints and Adversary Explottation


Propaganda and the Asymmetry of Constraints


The Dynamics of Constraints and Adversary Incentives to Breach


Urban Environments and Adversary Exploitation of Asymmetrical Constraints


Conclusion



Technology and Future Constraints on Urban Air Operations


Precision Technology


Informational Capabilities


Nonlethal Weapons, Electronic/Information Warfare, and Limited-Effects Munitions


Conclusion



Conclusion


Bibliography