James Dobbins Knihy

"This volume analyzes the impediments that local conditions pose to successful outcomes of nation-building interventions in conflict-affected areas. Previous RAND studies of nation-building focused on external interveners' activities. This volume shifts the focus to internal circumstances, first identifying the conditions that gave rise to conflicts or threatened to perpetuate them, and then determining how external and local actors were able to modify or work around them to promote enduring peace. It examines in depth six varied societies: Cambodia, El Salvador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, East Timor, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It then analyzes a larger set of 20 major post-Cold War nation-building interventions. The authors assess the risk of renewed conflict at the onset of the interventions and subsequent progress along five dimensions: security, democratization, government effectiveness, economic growth, and human development. They find that transformation of many of the specific conditions that gave rise to or fueled conflict often is not feasible in the time frame of nation-building operations but that such transformation has not proven essential to achieving the primary goal of nation-building -- establishing peace. Most interventions in the past 25 years have led to enduring peace, as well as some degree of improvement in the other dimensions assessed. The findings suggest the importance of setting realistic expectations -- neither expecting nation-building operations to quickly lift countries out of poverty and create liberal democracies, nor being swayed by a negative stereotype of nation-building that does not recognize its signal achievements in the great majority of cases."--Page 4 of cover

Focusing on nation-building missions undertaken by the United States and the United Nations since World War II, this two-volume set delves into military, political, humanitarian, and economic efforts in post-conflict environments. It aims to identify essential principles that contribute to successful outcomes and offers insights for future missions. The analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in rebuilding nations after conflict.

Focusing on the U.S. involvement in nation-building, the book analyzes eight key operations since World War II, including efforts in Germany, Japan, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq. It explores the lessons learned and challenges faced during these operations, providing insights into the complexities of rebuilding nations and the effectiveness of American strategies in diverse contexts.

Successful nation-building in Iraq hinges on significant financial resources, military presence, and a long-term commitment. The complexities of the region demand careful planning and sustained effort to achieve stability and development.

The first insider's account of the Bush administration's post 9/11 diplomacy

Reviews UN efforts to transform eight unstable countries into democratic, peaceful, and prosperous partners, and compares those missions with U.S. nation-building operations. The UN provides the most suitable institutional framework for nation-building missions that require fewer than 20,000 men-one with a comparatively low cost structure, a comparatively high success rate, and the greatest degree of international legitimacy.

The CSF Process Model offers managers a practical framework to identify their Critical Success Factors (CSF) along with their dependencies and measures. Developed through research at George Washington University, this model emphasizes a process-oriented approach rather than merely producing a generic list of CSFs. By focusing on activities that are measurable and directly applicable, it empowers managers to tailor their CSF identification to their unique contexts, avoiding common pitfalls found in previous literature.

The book explores the complexities of achieving a negotiated peace in Afghanistan, highlighting the commitment of various parties to a treaty. It delves into the challenges surrounding the sequencing, timing, and prioritization of peace terms, emphasizing the intricate negotiations required to reach a consensus among stakeholders.

Das Buch präsentiert ein innovatives GFK-Prozessmodell, das Managern hilft, ihre individuellen kritischen Erfolgsfaktoren (CSF) sowie deren Abhängigkeiten und Maßnahmen zu identifizieren. Entwickelt während der Forschung an der George Washington University, betont es einen prozessorientierten Ansatz im Gegensatz zu traditionellen, produktorientierten Methoden. Dieser Ansatz ermöglicht es Managern, ihre eigenen, messbaren GFK zu bestimmen, wodurch sie spezifische Probleme vermeiden können, die oft bei der Verwendung allgemeiner Listen auftreten. Der Fokus liegt auf der Anwendbarkeit des Prozesses in unterschiedlichen Kontexten.