human terrain

Environmental Peacebuilding and civil-military engagement in the Sahel: Turning a threat multiplier into a force multiplier

Riley.C.Murray — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:11:13 +0000

Environmental Peacebuilding and civil-military engagement in the Sahel: Turning a threat multiplier into a force multiplier Riley.C.Murray Sat, 06/05/2021 - 3:11pm

As leaders of the Sahel convened in Chad’s capital N'djamena to discuss flaring jihadist violence, Chadian President Déby announced on 15 February 2021 the deployment of an additional 1,200 soldiers to the border zone between Niger, Mali and Burkino Faso.[i][ii] French President Macron also ruled out a withdrawal of forces despite dwindling domestic support for French operations in the region.[iii] Crisis Group expert Hannah Armstrong says one year after France stepped up its military presence in the region, it is as clear as ever that conventional military engagement has failed to deliver a knockout blow to armed jihadist groups.[iv]

The Study of Human Behaviour in Post-9/11 War: Why Psychologists Co-operate with the U.S. Military and Anthropologists Fight Back

SWJED — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:20:25 +0000

The Study of Human Behaviour in Post-9/11 War: Why Psychologists Co-operate with the U.S. Military and Anthropologists Fight Back SWJED Tue, 01/23/2018 - 1:20am

An understanding of society is integral to the human enterprise of armed conflict. This is why the US military has synthesized its tactics with social science research in post-9/11 operations.

Redrawing the Map: The Shifting Human Terrain of Syria

SWJED — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:41:00 +0000

Redrawing the Map: The Shifting Human Terrain of Syria SWJED Fri, 04/14/2017 - 11:41am

The human terrain of Syria is shifting. Buried below last week’s headlines was the news of what might amount to the largest proposed population swap in recent history.

Does the Human Domain Matter?

SWJED — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:12:56 +0000

Does the Human Domain Matter? SWJED Thu, 02/23/2017 - 1:12am

Understanding and engaging in the human domain is essential if you are trying to change, inform or shape human behavior.

Breaking Down “Hearts and Minds”: The Power of Individual Causal Mechanisms in an Insurgency

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Breaking Down “Hearts and Minds”: The Power of Individual Causal Mechanisms in an Insurgency Peter J. Munson Thu, 04/18/2013 - 3:30am

An interview with MIT Professor Roger D. Petersen.

Irregular Warfare: Network Warfare and the Venture Capital Green Beret

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Irregular Warfare: Network Warfare and the Venture Capital Green Beret Peter J. Munson Thu, 04/04/2013 - 3:30am

As SOCOM takes on the task of addressing population-centric conflict post-Iraq/Afghanistan, it must field a new type of SOF Operator--master of the full-spectrum of the human domain and skilled at engaging all 7 elements of national power.

Talking Trash with the Locals: Garbage and Situational Awareness

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Talking Trash with the Locals: Garbage and Situational Awareness Peter J. Munson Thu, 02/14/2013 - 3:30am

Garbology: As our soldiers gain insights, more and more talking trash with the locals will provide a whole new body of intelligence.

People and Culture: Who Cares?

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0000

People and Culture: Who Cares? Peter J. Munson Thu, 10/18/2012 - 5:30am

People and culture are important – but they are not the only important things. Their importance is relative to the mission and the operational environment.

An Enhanced Plan For Regionally Aligning Brigades Using Human Terrain Systems

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:48:25 +0000

An Enhanced Plan For Regionally Aligning Brigades Using Human Terrain Systems Peter J. Munson Thu, 06/14/2012 - 5:48am

The Army is globally engaged and regionally responsive; it is an indispensible partner and provider of a full range of capabilities to Combatant Commanders in a Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multi-national (JIIM) environment. As part of the Joint Force and as America’s Army, in all that we offer, we guarantee the agility, versatility and depth to prevent, Shape, and Win.

Army Vision from 2012 Army Strategic Planning Guidance