Drug intoxicated irregular fighters :
complications, dangers, and responses /
Paul Rexton Kan.

Description

Main Author

Kan, Paul Rexton.

Related Names

Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.

Language(s)

English

Published

[Carlisle, PA] : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College, [2008]

Subjects

Drugs of abuse > Drugs of abuse / Physiological effect.
Child soldiers > Child soldiers / Drug use.
Paramilitary forces > Paramilitary forces / Drug use.
Guerrillas > Guerrillas / Drug use.

Summary

The presence of drugged fighters is not unknown in the history of warfare. Yet widespread drug use on the battlefield is now part of protracted conflicts largely fought by nonprofessional combatants that take place in an international system characterized by the process of globalization. From marijuana, khat, hallucinogenic mushrooms, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine to looted pharmaceuticals, irregular fighters have found a ready supply of narcotics to consume for a variety of combat purposes. Such consumption has led to unpredictable fighting, the commission of atrocities, and to the prolongation of internal violence. The presence of intoxicated combatants will continue to be a feature of armed conflict and requires a fuller accounting to adequately prepare policymakers and military planners for future conflicts.

Note

"March 2008."
Electronic version also available on the SSI website.

Physical Description

vii, 43 p. ; 23 cm.

ISBN

1584873442
9781584873440

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