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Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice

Tom Duffy

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Description:The past four decades have seen a number of US military interventions in the Middle East, but only one of them is retrospectively seen as a success: Operation Earnest Will, the escort of Kuwaiti tankers through the Persian Gulf in 1987 and 1988. As an officer who participated in this operation who then served in the region as a diplomat, Tom Duffy offers a unique perspective on Earnest Will. He argues that the fact that Earnest Will was a limited war and that it was fought with navies was key to its success. Forty years later, this operation remains relevant to security policy, especially with regard to a potential conflict with China.This new and comprehensive account discusses every aspect of the operation, including the role of other navies in the Gulf at the time--especially the Royal Navy, ships operating in conjunction with the Western European Union, and the Soviet navy. Relevant strategic and political elements are covered, such as parallel activities in the UN Security Council and the role of UN Security Council Resolutions in ending the war.  Considering the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts of Operation Earnest Will, Duffy explains how this maritime, limited war option illustrates key concepts from classical strategic thinkers, and why it is a demonstrably effective way to advance political goals and an example to keep in mind when facing future challenges, both in the Middle East as well as East Asia.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice. To get started finding Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 449

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: N/A

Release: 2026

ISBN: 1636245579

Description: The past four decades have seen a number of US military interventions in the Middle East, but only one of them is retrospectively seen as a success: Operation Earnest Will, the escort of Kuwaiti tankers through the Persian Gulf in 1987 and 1988. As an officer who participated in this operation who then served in the region as a diplomat, Tom Duffy offers a unique perspective on Earnest Will. He argues that the fact that Earnest Will was a limited war and that it was fought with navies was key to its success. Forty years later, this operation remains relevant to security policy, especially with regard to a potential conflict with China.This new and comprehensive account discusses every aspect of the operation, including the role of other navies in the Gulf at the time--especially the Royal Navy, ships operating in conjunction with the Western European Union, and the Soviet navy. Relevant strategic and political elements are covered, such as parallel activities in the UN Security Council and the role of UN Security Council Resolutions in ending the war.  Considering the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts of Operation Earnest Will, Duffy explains how this maritime, limited war option illustrates key concepts from classical strategic thinkers, and why it is a demonstrably effective way to advance political goals and an example to keep in mind when facing future challenges, both in the Middle East as well as East Asia.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice. To get started finding Tanker War in the Gulf: Operation Earnest Will, Diplomacy and Seapower in Practice, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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