Nation Building in the 21st Century: Prescriptions for Success
The U.S. military goes out with detailed operational plans for every task in the military sector. U.S. civilians are fortunate if they get a few days of training. There is a clear need for civilians in nation building missions to operate on the basis of shared doctrine and operational frameworks.
- What best practices exist for nation building operations?
- Who is best equipped to implement successful practices and at what cost?
- What are some of the critical steps that the U.S. needs to take to help build peaceful, viable nations emerging from conflict?
Speakers
Introduction by:
- Rep. Sam Farr, (D-CA)
U.S. House of Representatives
Panelists:
- Ambassador James Dobbins
Director, International Security and Defense Policy, RAND Corporation - Ambassador John Herbst
Coordinator, Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, U.S. Department of State - Beth Cole
Senior Program Officer, Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability Operations, U.S. Institute of Peace - Daniel P. Serwer, Moderator
Vice President, Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability Operations, U.S. Institute of Peace