Defense institution building in Africa : an assessment /

Defense institution building in Africa : an assessment /

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Author / Creator:	McNerney, Michael J. (Michael Joseph), author.
Imprint:	Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND, [2016] ©2016
Description:	xxi, 172 pages : color maps, color charts. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Research report ; no. 1232 Research report (Rand Corporation)
Subject:	National security -- Africa -- 21st century. Security sector -- Africa -- 21st century. Military policy. National security. Security sector. Africa -- Military policy -- 21st century. Africa.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10738959

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Other authors / contributors:	Johnson, Stuart E., 1944- author. Pézard, Stéphanie, author. Stebbins, David, author. Miles, Renanah, author. O'Mahony, Angela, author. Feng, Chaoling, author. Oliver, Tim, author. Rand Corporation, issuing body. National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), researcher. United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense, sponsoring body.
ISBN:	9780833092403 0833092405
Notes:	"RR-1232-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper. "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."--Title page. "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."--Title page. "National Defense Research Institute."--Ttitle page. Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-172) Also available online.
Summary:	This report assesses U.S. efforts in defense institution building (DIB) in Africa and suggests possible improvements to planning and execution. It first defines DIB and reviews some best practices from DIB and security sector reform experiences. It also highlights how DIB activities serve U.S. official strategic guidance for Africa. The report then examines how DIB is currently planned and executed in Africa and describes the range of programs that are available to U.S. planners for that purpose. It also provides a structured approach to aid in the prioritization of such programs. The report then analyzes DIB efforts in two African nations--Liberia and Libya. Finally, it examines how other institutions and countries undertake DIB by taking a closer look at the DIB activities of DoD's regional centers, as well as the relatively extensive experience of two key U.S. allies--the United Kingdom and France--in this domain"--Publisher's description.

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Summary:	This report assesses U.S. efforts in defense institution building (DIB) in Africa and suggests possible improvements to planning and execution. It defines DIB and reviews some best practices from DIB and security sector reform experiences. It also highlights how DIB activities serve U.S. official strategic guidance for Africa.
Item Description:	"RR-1232-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper. "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."--Title page. "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."--Title page. "National Defense Research Institute."--Ttitle page.
Physical Description:	xxi, 172 pages : color maps, color charts. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-172)
ISBN:	9780833092403 0833092405