Routledge - Blair's Successful War: British Military Strategy

Explore the complexities of modern military intervention with Blair's Successful War by Andrew Dorman. This book examines the British military involvement in Sierra Leone, marking Tony Blair's first major solo military adventure following the events in Kosovo. Dorman provides a detailed look at how this operation connects to the 1999 Chicago speech regarding the 'Doctrine of the International Community.' Readers will learn about the shift toward humanitarianism in foreign policy and how the Kosovo experience shaped subsequent actions. The text explores the rise of cosmopolitan militaries and the growing role of Western forces in humanitarian operations. By placing the Sierra Leone intervention within the context of defense transformation and the emerging Western expeditionary capability, this work offers a deep look at how these actions impact the international system. It is an essential read for those studying military history, strategy, and the evolution of international intervention.