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Policy report / strategic analysis paper
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2.51 MB
Summary
This page, stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_018114', appears to be page 30 of a larger strategic policy report analyzing a hypothetical military conflict between the United States and Iran. The text discusses the risks of escalation, the impact of civilian casualties, economic disruptions in the oil market, and the difficulty of ending a war (the 'endgame'). It quotes retired Brigadier General Huba Wass de Czege regarding the tendency of statesmen to commit to wars that become protracted.
People (2)
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| Huba Wass de Czege | Retired Brigadier General |
Quoted regarding the nature of long wars and the motivations of statesmen/generals.
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| Sun Tzu | Historical Strategist |
Referenced in a quote by Wass de Czege regarding the lack of benefit in long wars.
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Organizations (3)
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| United States |
Discussed as a potential antagonist in a conflict with Iran.
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| Iran |
Discussed as the target of potential U.S. military action.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document (indicated by footer stamp).
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Timeline (1 events)
Locations (2)
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Target location for hypothetical military operations.
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Country considering military action.
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Relationships (1)
As retired Brigadier General Huba Wass de Czege writes:
Key Quotes (3)
"But we cannot rule out the possibility of escalation, and that knowledge should reinforce the need for clarity of purpose and a full understanding of the risks involved before we pull the trigger."Source
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"It’s not simply a matter of our declaring “mission accomplished” and bringing the troops home."Source
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"Although Sun Tzu warned statesmen and generals many centuries ago that long wars benefit no one, they continue to occur, and for some very fundamental human reasons."Source
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