This book breaks down the outcomes of stabilization operations including those related to establishing or enhancing safety and security, institutions of governance, rule of law, social well-being, economic development, access to education and health care, infrastructure development, reducing corruption and all the associated elements for shoring up fragile communities. These are analyzed through the unusual lens of the US post-Civil War case of Reconstruction, and lessons are identified for improving outcomes for future stabilization missions. The book is designed to be accessible to military advisors, international development professionals, students, policymakers and planners, and all who are involved in peacebuilding in the field, not only in the ivory tower.
Author(s): Diane E. Chido
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 123
City: Cham
Foreword
Contents
List of Figures
1 Stabilization and Reconstruction
Introduction
We Don’t Do Nation Building!
Why Reconstruction?
Analytic Method
2 The Cross-Cutting Principles
Introduction
Cross-Cutting Principles: Conditions and Approaches
Assessment
3 Stabilization and Reconstruction End States
Introduction
Safe and Secure Environment
Assessment
Rule of Law
Assessment
Sustainable Economy
Assessment
Stable Governance
Assessment
Social Well-Being Introduction
Assessment
4 Observations and Recommendations for Future Stabilization
Introduction
Lack of Planning
“Woefully Under-Resourced”
Voter Fatigue
The Civil-Military Dilemma and the Structure of Governance
Governance
Home Rule of Law
Embrace Stabilization as a Mission
Guiding Principles: Proposed Revision and Application
Framework for Developing Stabilization Task List and Evaluation Tool
Address Elite Bargaining as Part of Political Primacy
Conclusion
Annex I: Approaches, Conditions, and End States for Stabilization and Reconstruction from the Guiding Principles
Index
