Limits to Force: Why contemporary wars are rarely won

In this lecture, Ernie Regehr explores fundamental questions about contemporary war and whether we are “fighting to lose.” He will discuss wars fought over the past 25 years, particularly how they ended. He examines the limited utility of military force in response to the kinds of political, economic, and social conflicts that are at the root of contemporary armed conflict. Finally, Mr. Regehr explores the implications for national and international security policies in the interests of constructing stable national and international security environments.