Open AccessTHE MILITARY AND INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA
Author(s) -
David Pion-Berlin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
política y estrategia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0719-8027
pISSN - 0716-7415
DOI - 10.26797/rpye.v0i130.131
Subject(s) - collateral damage , work (physics) , computer security , internal security , military logistics , military operation , military justice , political science , military science , law , computer science , engineering , military operations other than war , psychology , criminology , politics , spanish civil war , mechanical engineering
The nature of 21st century threats to internal security require, in certain situations, the introduction of the armed forces. Can the military be used effectively, and in ways that are consistent with standards of humane conduct, and that will minimize collateral damage? It very much depends on the precise nature of the operation. It is important to know whether an operation coincides with a military’s professional skills and preferences. The probability of operational success and civilian protection is enhanced when the operation is congruent with military capabilities, where soldiers can confine themselves to military-like operations and not engage in police work.