The commander, whom Ugandan officials say is a top rebel militarystrategist, was captured in the Central African Republic, one of several nations where the Ugandan-led LRA operates.
The doctrine of "shock and awe" is based on a book by militarystrategist Harlan Ullman, who is admired by both Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Mr. Lawrence, chief global digital strategist for Burson-Marsteller, was a spokesman for the military coalition in Iraq during the Bush administration.