Council Meeting at MWI Discusses Ending Conflict and Withdrawal
A Multidisciplinary Discussion on Conflict Termination and Withdrawal
West Point and the New Lines Institute recently hosted a panel discussion that delved into the political and military challenges associated with conflict termination and withdrawal. The event, which was open to the public, focused on recent operations and international conflicts, including the status of armed groups and latent conflict in the Sahel, the termination of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, international intervention and conflict termination in Syria, and Russian withdrawal in the Ukraine War.
The discussion was a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities involved in ending conflicts and withdrawing military forces. It highlighted the importance of having a plan for winning the peace, as no military strategy is considered complete without such a plan. The event also underscored the challenges that come with permanent occupation and early departure, with both options posing risks of destabilization or creating power vacuums.
The panel discussion was a multidisciplinary event, bringing together experts from various fields to share their insights. The event included a period of question and answer with the audience, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with the panelists and seek clarification on the topics discussed.
A video of the event is available for viewing, allowing those who were unable to attend to still benefit from the valuable discussions that took place. The event image was credited to Master Sgt. Donald R. Allen.
Recent American operations have shown that the aspect of war involving conflict termination and withdrawal can be one of the most difficult. The event at West Point and the New Lines Institute aimed to shed light on these challenges and provide a platform for open and informed discussions about this crucial aspect of military strategy.
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- The event at West Point and the New Lines Institute highlighted that the aspect of war involving conflict termination and withdrawal is often one of the most challenging, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive military strategy that includes a plan for winning the peace.
- The multidisciplinary discussion on conflict termination and withdrawal, held at West Point and the New Lines Institute, underscores the importance of understanding the political and military challenges associated with international conflicts, such as the Ukraine War and the Syrian conflict, in devising effective war-and-conflict strategies.
