Research Catalog

Title

Defense institution building in Africa : an assessment / Michael J. McNerney, Stuart E. Johnson, Stephanie Pezard, David Stebbins, Renanah Miles, Angela O'Mahony, Chaoling Feng, Tim Oliver.

Author

McNerney, Michael J. (Michael Joseph)

Publication

Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2016]

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Additional Authors

• Johnson, Stuart E., 1944-
• Pézard, Stéphanie
• Stebbins, David
• Miles, Renanah
• O'Mahony, Angela
• Feng, Chaoling
• Oliver, Tim
• Rand Corporation, issuing body.
• National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), issuing body.
• United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense, sponsor.

Description

xxi, 172 pages : illustrations, color map; 23 cm

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.

Series Statement

Research report ; no. 1232

Uniform Title

Research report (Rand Corporation)

Subjects

• Africa
• National security
• Security sector
• Africa > Military policy > 21st century
• Military policy
• National security > Africa > 21st century
• Security sector > Africa > 21st century

Note

• "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."
• "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-172).

Contents

Introduction -- DIB Best Practices and Their Revelance to U.S. Strategic Objectives in Africa -- DIB Programs in Africa : Challenges and Responses -- Two Africa Case Studies -- Findings and Recommendations.

Call Number

Sc E 16-1526

ISBN

• 9780833092403
• 0833092405

LCCN

2015509592

OCLC

946690710

Author

McNerney, Michael J. (Michael Joseph), author.

Title

Defense institution building in Africa : an assessment / Michael J. McNerney, Stuart E. Johnson, Stephanie Pezard, David Stebbins, Renanah Miles, Angela O'Mahony, Chaoling Feng, Tim Oliver.

Publisher

Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corporation, [2016]

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Research report ; no. 1232

Research report (Rand Corporation)

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-172).

Connect to:

Link to electronic resource

Added Author

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.), issuing body.

United States. Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary of Defense, sponsor.

Research Call Number

Sc E 16-1526

JFE 17-2362