Rethinking Civilian Stabilization and Reconstruction

Robert D. Lamb; Kathryn Mixon; Joy Aoun

doi:10.5771/9781442227804

Summary

Can the United States prevent or end conflicts and protect its interests without using military force? Do U.S. civilian institutions have the right mix of support, funding, and capabilities to respond to major crises and political transitions? In July 2013, CSIS raised these questions before more than 200 policymakers and experts, with 22 speakers offering perspectives from donors, implementers, and recipients. The demand for civilian power is high. U.S. leaders are under constant pressure to respond to armed conflicts abroad. Better civilian tools could help avoid more risky (and costly) military engagements. The past decade has seen real improvement in civilian stabilization and reconstruction capabilities. Yet many lessons of the past eight decades remain unlearned, and public support to civilian agencies remains low.

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Bibliographic data

Edition: 1/2013
Copyright Year: 2013
ISBN-Print: 978-1-4422-2779-8
ISBN-Online: 978-1-4422-2780-4
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 44
Product Type: Monograph

1. Contents No access
2. Preface No access
1. Are Americans Losing Faith in Civilian Power? No access
2. Stabilization and Reconstruction beyond Afghanistan No access
3. U.S. Support to Transitions in Colombia and Liberia No access
4. Working with Donors: Views from Recipient-Country Officials No access
5. Overcoming Operational Challenges in South Sudan No access
6. Reflections on the State of the Field and the Future of Stabilization No access
7. Themes and Recommendations No access
Appendix A. Conference Agenda No access Pages 19 - 21
Appendix B. Speaker Biographies No access Pages 22 - 32
Appendix C. Summary of Proceedings No access Pages 33 - 41
About the Authors No access Pages 42 - 44