NCJ Number
167948
Journal
Low Intensity Conflict & Law Enforcement Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Dated: (Summer 1995) Pages: 1-28
Date Published
1995
Length
28 pages
Annotation
This paper outlines the essentials for organizing thoughts and actions that could result in a more effective international narcotics program.
Abstract
In this article, challenging international narcotics control involves the Manwaring paradigm. This proposed strategy and theory of engagement for low intensity conflicts proposes that the outcome of such conflicts will be determined by: (1) legitimacy of the government; (2) organization for unity of effort; (3) type and consistency of support for the targeted government; (4) ability to reduce outside aid to the insurgents or traffickers; (5) intelligence or action against subversion; and (6) discipline and capabilities of a government's police and armed forces. The United States has created powerful and generally competent Federal agencies to deal with the narcotics problem. What is needed now is a concerted and more effective international narcotics control program. The Manwaring paradigm provides the foundation for a new strategy and theory of engagement. The United States should support these concepts and policies in countries where drug trafficking poses serious threats to governmental stability. Tables, notes