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After the War
Nation-Building from FDR
to George W. Bush
James Dobbins, Michele A. Poole,
Austin Long, Benjamin Runkle
“Jim Dobbins and his co-authors do
a terrific job of summarizing the
approaches of several administrations to addressing the issues associated
with nation-building. The study is
well-sourced throughout and reflects the situations as they actually were, stripped of the usual filters associated with bias and
attempts to re-write history by key players.”
David Rothkopf, author of “Running the World: The Inside
Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of
American Power”
The United States has gained considerable experience in
nation-building operations through its participation in
at least eight significant operations since World War II.
These eight cases can be split into three distinct periods:
the post–World War II cases of Germany and Japan under
the administrations of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry
Truman; the post–Cold War cases of Somalia, Haiti,
Bosnia, and Kosovo under the administrations of George
H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton; and the post-9/11 cases of
Afghanistan and Iraq under the administration of George
W. Bush. Exploring both the decisionmaking style and
structure of government in the three periods can lead to
a deeper understanding of American decisionmaking on,
and the American capacity for, nation-building.
This volume first discusses some general theories of
administration, leadership, and authority in order to frame
the empirical evidence on nation-building. Then, each
period of nation-building is examined, focusing on operations, the distribution of responsibility, how U.S. efforts
fit into larger international efforts, and the impact of the
decisionmaking structures on the overall success of the
operation. Finally, the authors combine theory and evidence to draw conclusions about the influence of decisionmaking style and structure on American nation-building.
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Europe’s Role in
Nation-Building
From the Balkans to the
Congo
James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones,
Keith Crane, Christopher S. Chivvis, Andrew Radin, F. Stephen
Larrabee, Nora Bensahel, Brooke
K. Stearns, Benjamin W. Goldsmith
“If there is a maestro of nation building, [James Dobbins] is it.”
National Journal
Peace is the most essential product of nation-building.
Without peace, neither economic growth nor democratization is possible. The authors investigate the use of armed
force as part of broader nation-building efforts led by
European powers and its success at achieving the objective
of transforming a society emerging from conflict into one
at peace with itself and its neighbors. They then evaluate Europe’s performance against the U.S. and United
Nations records in past nation-building operations.
The authors focus on factors that can be influenced by
outside powers, making valuable recommendations that
address the pitfalls of and lessons learned from past operations. They emphasize the need for multilateral operations
and the involvement of crucial actors such as the European
Union and NATO.
The success of nation-building activities depends on the
wisdom with which all resources are employed. In this
compelling new addition to the R AND series on nationbuilding, the authors take an in-depth look at six European cases (Macedonia, Bosnia, Cote d’Ivoire, Albania,
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nation-building. This series serves as an indispensable reference for the planning of successful future interventions.
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The Foundations of Nation-Building
The Beginner’s
Guide to NationBuilding
James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones,
Keith Crane, Beth Cole DeGrasse
“No challenge in international relations today is more pressing or more
difficult than that of supporting
weak states. James Dobbins, one of
the leading practitioners of the art, offers a set of clear, simple
prescriptions for helping to build a stable peace in the wake of
conflict and disorder.”
Kofi A. Annan, United Nations Secretary-General
Nation-building operations—often referred to as stabilization and reconstruction, peace-building, or state-building
—have become more frequent, more complex, and more
ambitious. As U.S. forces entered Iraq, little effort was
made to marshal America’s abundant, recent, and relevant
experience in support of the new nation-building mission
there, and the consequences have been severe.
This guidebook is designed as a contribution to future
nation-building efforts. It is organized around the components that make up any nation-building mission: planning, military and police contingents, civil administrators,
humanitarian and relief efforts, governance, economic
stabilization, democratization, and infrastructure development. This guide is intended to help practitioners avoid
repeating earlier mistakes, help political leaders evaluate
the cost and likelihood of success in any proposed operation, and help citizens evaluate their government’s consequent performance.
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Nation-Building
From the Congo to Iraq
James Dobbins, Seth G. Jones,
Keith Crane, Andrew Rathmell,
Brett Steele, Richard Teltschik,
Anga Timilsina
“The authors show that UN forces
are chronically undermanned and
underfunded (U.S. nation-building missions, in contrast, tend to be launched with more
ambitious mandates in more difficult circumstances) but
encouragingly conclude that the UN’s low-profile, smallfootprint approach to nation-building has succeeded
more often than it has failed and is remarkably cost-effective—offering a promising framework for peacekeeping in
the future.”
—Foreign Affairs
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Nation-Building
From Germany to Iraq
James Dobbins, John G. McGinn,
Keith Crane, Seth G. Jones, Rollie
Lal, Andrew Rathmell, Rachel
Swanger, Anga Timilsina
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never seem to miss a crisis. As the
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it is worth paying attention.”
—New York Times
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Nation-Building: Beyond the Basics
Women and
Nation-Building
Cheryl Benard, Seth G. Jones,
Olga Oliker, Cathryn Quantic
Thurston, Brooke K. Stearns,
Kristen Cordell
The challenges of nation-building
and of dealing with the societal
and political aftermaths of conflicts
have consumed tremendous international energy during the past decades. This book tackles
the exceedingly complex task of assessing the multilayered
development of women’s diverse roles in the post-conflict
context. The authors examine the role of women in the
recent reconstruction activities in Afghanistan, while
evaluating the effect of societal circumstances and nationbuilding processes on the status of female populations in
post-conflict regions.
Does women’s participation in nation-building make a
difference to the post-conflict trajectories of very volatile societies? This volume presents compelling findings
for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars concerned
with both the academic and pragmatic implementation
of a more engendered approach to nation-building. The
authors conclude that the steps necessary to strengthen
nation-building activities include an emphasis on human
security, establishing governance based on the principles
of equity and the rule of law, and women’s early economic
inclusion in reconstruction activities. Societies on a path
toward equity and the rule of law are more peaceful and
more prosperous, and the status of women is not merely a
litmus test but an active agent in bringing about such an
outcome.
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Green Warriors
Army Environmental
Considerations for
Contingency Operations
from Planning Through
Post-Conflict
David E. Mosher, Beth E. Lachman, Michael D. Greenberg, Tiffany Nichols, Brian Rosen, Henry
H. Willis
The U.S. Army has become increasingly involved with
environmental issues in contingency operations. The
authors assess whether existing policy, doctrine, and
guidance adequately address environmental activities in
post-conflict operations and reconstruction.
Contents
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Army for Stability
Operations
Doctrinal and
Interagency Issues
Thomas S. Szayna, Derek Eaton,
Amy Richardson
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Additional Nation-Building Titles
Stabilization and Reconstruction Staffing
Building a Successful Palestinian State
Developing U.S. Civilian Personnel Capabilities
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Terrence K. Kelly, Ellen E. Tunstall, Thomas S. Szayna, Deanna
Weber Prine
Presents a framework for improving U.S. civilian personnel and staffing programs for stability and reconstruction
operations.
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This book examines how an independent Palestinian state,
if created, can be made successful. The authors describe
options for strengthening governance, security, economic
development, access to water, health and health care, and
education, while estimating the financial resources needed
for successful development over the first decade of independence.
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Seth G. Jones, Lee H. Hilborne, C. Ross Anthony, Lois M. Davis, Federico
Girosi, Cheryl Benard, Rachel M. Swanger, Anita Datar Garten, Anga
Timilsina
Establishing Law and Order After Conflict
Examines the success of international efforts to rebuild
public health and health care delivery in seven cases: Germany and Japan immediately after World War II; Somalia,
Haiti, and Kosovo in the 1990s; and Afghanistan and Iraq
since 2001.
Assesses the success of U.S. and allied efforts in reconstructing the internal security institutions of nations after
conflict, including nation-building efforts in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Seth G. Jones, Jeremy M. Wilson, Andrew Rathmell, K. Jack Riley
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Securing Tyrants or Fostering Reform?
Understanding and Reducing Terrorism Risks
U.S. Internal Security Assistance to Repressive and
Transitioning Regimes
Angel Rabasa, Steven Boraz, Peter Chalk, Kim Cragin, Theodore W.
Karasik , Jennifer D .P. Moroney, Kevin A. O’Brien, John E. Peters
Seth G. Jones, Olga Oliker, Peter Chalk, C. Christine Fair, Rollie Lal,
James Dobbins
Examines the sources and types of ungoverned territories
and the security challenges that they present and proposes
mitigating strategies.
Assesses the success of U.S. assistance in improving the
effectiveness, accountability, and respect for human rights
of internal security forces in repressive regimes.
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James Dobbins, Keith Crane, Seth G. Jones, Andrew Rathmell, Brett
Steele, Richard Teltschik, John G. McGinn, Rollie Lal, Rachel M.
Swanger, Anga Timilsina
This set contains “America’s Role in Nation-Building” and
“The UN’s Role in Nation-Building” (see previous page)
as an attractive boxed set at a discounted price.
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Daniel Gonzales, John Hollywood, Jerry M. Sollinger, James McFadden,
John DeJarnette, Sarah Harting, Donald Temple
The authors compare three Army units that conducted stability operations in the same area in Iraq’s northern provinces between 2003 and 2005, and find that leadership,
training, and tactics and procedures are just as important
as networking capabilities for improving mission effectiveness in stability operations.
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