I would define the mission as to restoring Kosovo so the Kosovoians can move back in and at the same time teach Mr. Milosevic that NATO and its allies and the United States will not tolerate genocide.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Defining a military mission as restoring stability in Kosovo and deterring future genocide.
- In plain terms
- Restore Kosovo and show aggressors genocide won't be tolerated.
- What can you take from it?
- Pair reconstruction with deterrence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a just mission?
- How do we prevent future genocide?
Another view
Assumes military force can deter genocide effectively.
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