NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY

• President: Lieutenant General Paul G. Cerjan
• Vice President: Ambassador Howard K. Walker

INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL STRATEGIC STUDIES

• Director & Publisher: Dr. Hans A. Binnendijk

Publications Directorate

Fort Lesley J. McNair , Washington, DC 20319-6000

Phone: (202) 475-1913 Facsimile: (202) 475-1012

Director & Managing Editor: Dr. Frederick T. Kiley

Deputy Director:Lieutenant Colonel Barry McQueen

Chief, Publications Branch: Mr. George C. Maerz

Editor: Ms. Mary A. Sommerville

Editor for this issue: George C. Maerz

Circulation Manager: Myma Morgan

Secretary: Mrs. Laura Hall

From time to time, INSS publishes McNair Papers to provoke thought and inform discussion on issues of U.S. national security in the post-Cold War era. These monographs present current topics related to national security strategy and policy, defense resource management, international affairs, civil-military relations, military technology, and joint, combined, and coalition operations.

Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations, expressed or implied, are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Defense University, the Department of Defense, or any other U.S. Government agency. Cleared for public release; distribution unlimited.

Portions of this publication may be quoted or reprinted without further permission, with credit to the Institute for National Strategic Studies, Washington, DC. A courtesy copy of reviews and tearsheets would be appreciated.