British Military Intervention Into Sierra Leone: A Case Study
British Military Intervention Into Sierra Leone: A Case Study

Author: Major Walter G. Roberson

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1782896562

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This paper is a case study of the British military intervention into Sierra Leone in 2000. The successful British intervention led to defeat of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), final peace accords, and brought order to a failed state. The paper will explore the following points: what was the British foreign policy and what impact did it have in the decision to intervene; what was the British counterinsurgency (COIN) doctrine and was it useful for the forces in Sierra Leone; did the British forces use their own doctrine or was the situation in Sierra Leone unique; why was the intervention successful and what lessons can be drawn? Beyond the scope of this paper is a comparison of United Kingdom (UK) COIN doctrine and current United States (US) COIN doctrine. The focus will be to analyze the UK’s actions against their doctrine, not the doctrine of the US. There is one major assumption for this case study. The paper categorizes the intervention into Sierra Leone as successful. The justification for the assumption is current day Sierra Leone. Instead of a war torn failed state, Sierra Leone has lasting peace, completed disarmament of insurgent forces, ended the large scale human rights abuse, and democratic elections, not coups, determining the leadership of the country.

British Military Intervention Into Sierra Leone: A Case Study
British Military Intervention Into Sierra Leone: A Case Study

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

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This paper is a case study of the British military intervention into Sierra Leone in 2000. The successful British intervention led to the defeat of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and final peace accords, restored order to a failed state, and allowed the democratic restoration of the government of Sierra Leone. The paper will explore the following points: What was British foreign policy at the time and what impact did it have in the decision to intervene?; What was British counterinsurgency (COIN) doctrine at the time and was it useful for the forces in Sierra Leone?; Did the British forces use their own doctrine or was the situation in Sierra Leone unique?; and Why was the intervention successful and what lessons can be drawn from it? The author analyzes the United Kingdom's actions against its own doctrine, rather than against the doctrine of the United States or another country. There is one major assumption for this case study. The author categorizes the intervention into Sierra Leone as successful. The justification for this assumption is current-day Sierra Leone. Instead of a war-torn failed state, Sierra Leone now has lasting peace, has disarmed its insurgent forces, has ended the large-scale human rights abuses of the past, and has democratic elections -- not coups -- determining the leadership of the country.

British Military Intervention Into Sierra Leone: A Case Study
British Military Intervention Into Sierra Leone: A Case Study

Author: Walter G. Roberson

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13:

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This paper is a case study of the British military intervention into Sierra Leone in 2000. The successful British intervention led to defeat of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF), final peace accords, and brought order to a failed state. The paper will explore the following points: what was the British foreign policy and what impact did it have in the decision to intervene; what was the British counterinsurgency (COIN) doctrine and was it useful for the forces in Sierra Leone; did the British forces use their own doctrine or was the situation in Sierra Leone unique; why was the intervention successful and what lessons can be drawn? Beyond the scope of this paper is a comparison of United Kingdom (UK) COIN doctrine and current United States (US) COIN doctrine. The focus will be to analyze the UK actions against their doctrine, not the doctrine of the US. There is one major assumption for this case study. The paper categorizes the intervention into Sierra Leone as successful. The justification for the assumption is current day Sierra Leone. Instead of a war torn failed state, Sierra Leone has lasting peace, completed disarmament of insurgent forces, ended the large scale human rights abuse, and democratic elections, not coups, determining the leadership of the country.

Blair's Successful War
Blair's Successful War

Author: Andrew M. Dorman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 1317173767

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Andrew Dorman introduces Sierra Leone as Blair's second great military adventure after Kosovo and the first he undertook on his own. It is tied to Blair's 1999 Chicago speech on the 'Doctrine of the International Community', his move towards humanitarianism and the impact of the Kosovo experience. The book links this move with the rise of cosmopolitan militaries and the increasing involvement of Western forces in humanitarian operations and their impact on the international system. Furthermore, it places it within the context of defence transformation and the emerging Western expeditionary capabilities, in particular the European Union's new battle group concept and developments in concepts such as Network Centric Warfare and Networked Enabled Capability. Examining the whole campaign and considering the impact on the Blair Government, this book will prove to be a key reader on the topic.

Military Interventions in Sierra Leone
Military Interventions in Sierra Leone

Author: Larry J. Woods

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1437923100

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Analyzes the massive turmoil afflicting the nation of Sierra Leone, 1995-2002, and the efforts of outside forces to bring stability to that small country. The taxonomy of intervention ranged from private mercenary armies, through the Economic Community of West African States, to the U.N. and the U.K. In every case, those who intervened encountered a common set of difficulties that had to be overcome. Unsurprisingly, they also discovered challenges unique to their own org. and political circumstances. Serving soldiers can often profit vicariously from the mistakes of others as recounted in detailed case studies of historical events. ¿A cautionary tale that political leaders and military planners contemplating intervention in Africa ignore at their peril.¿

Forging Peace
Forging Peace

Author: Roberto Miguel Rodriguez

Publisher:

Published: 2023-12-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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"Forging Peace" offers a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the British military intervention in Sierra Leone from 2000 to 2002, a crucial period that significantly impacted the trajectory of the country's civil war and its journey towards peace. The book meticulously examines the intervention without the use of interviews, instead relying on an extensive review of available documentation, military records, governmental archives, and media reports. The narrative begins with a background on Sierra Leone's civil conflict, setting the stage for understanding the complexities and challenges that faced the British forces. It then delves into the strategic decisions made by the British government and military leaders, analyzing the objectives, planning, and execution of the intervention. Each chapter explores different aspects of the intervention, including the initial deployment of troops, the challenges of engaging with rebel forces, the complexities of humanitarian assistance, and the efforts to stabilize the region and support a transition to peace. The book also provides a critical assessment of the military tactics used, the logistics of the operation, and the impact of these efforts on the broader conflict in Sierra Leone. "Forging Peace" stands out for its in-depth exploration of the political, ethical, and logistical dimensions of military intervention in a foreign conflict. The author presents a balanced view, highlighting both the successes and the shortcomings of the intervention and its long-term implications for international peacekeeping efforts. This book is an invaluable resource for students of military history, international relations, and African studies. It offers readers a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in international military interventions and their potential to influence the course of conflict in regions plagued by civil war and unrest.

When the State Fails
When the State Fails

Author: Tunde Zack-Williams

Publisher: Pluto Press

Published: 2012-01-15

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780745332215

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Compared with Kosovo and Iraq, the recent Western intervention in Sierra Leone has been largely forgotten. When the State Fails rectifies this, providing a comprehensive and critical analysis of the intervention. The civil war in Sierra Leone began in 1991 and was declared officially over in 2002 after UK, UN, and regional African military intervention. Some claimed it as a case of successful humanitarian intervention. The authors in this collection provide an informed analysis of the impact of the intervention on democracy, development, and society in Sierra Leone. The authors take a particularly critical view of the imposition of neo-liberalism after the conflict. As NATO intervention in Libya shows the continued use of external force in internal conflicts, When the State Fails is a timely book for all students and scholars interested in Africa and the question of "humanitarian intervention."

Democracy by Force?
Democracy by Force?

Author: Abass Bundu

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781581126983

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Although democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental human rights are the defining idioms of contemporary state governance and international relations, they are hardly commonplace in Africa. In domestic environments severely degraded by abuse of power and rebellion, what kind of existence do African leaders give to their people? Can they proclaim rights for their citizens in international instruments but behave in ways that are diametrically opposite? What future has democracy when the last election was a rogue one and the incumbent regime the beneficiary? Sierra Leone, whose civil conflict enters its tenth year in March 2001, carries the unenviable status of playing host to the world's largest peacekeeping force. Yet there is still no lasting peace in a conflict that has determined not so much who is right or wrong as who is left.

Britain and the Responsibility to Protect: Legacies from Sierra Leone
Britain and the Responsibility to Protect: Legacies from Sierra Leone

Author: Lucy Scott

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Published: 2024-11-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783031720208

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Over the last two decades the frequency of humanitarian interventions in Africa has increased. The British military intervention in the Sierra Leonean civil war in the early 2000s is often cited as an example of successful intervention and solidified Security Sector Reform (SSR) as a key component of state-building and development. Yet in-depth analysis of the long-term legacies of this ‘successful’ intervention are sparse and there remains a notable dearth in research exploring the British involvement from the perspectives of those directly affected. This book provides a novel outlook by exploring micro-level experiences, thus addressing this lacuna through examining the legacies within Sierra Leone and in British foreign policy from an experiential perspective. The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) is used as a framework to draw out implications for global intervention practice, as arguably R2P must also be accompanied by a responsibility to fully understand the legacy of this social phenomenon. By exploring the link between official narratives and the perspectives of those on the ground, a disconnect is exposed and important nuances are identified within the interpretation of the success of the British intervention. Through a critical analysis of these experiences significant questions are raised regarding the dynamics between intervening forces and the affected population; perceptions of legitimacy; accountability; and the implications for R2P more broadly.