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America's role in nation-building : from Germany to Iraq / James Dobbins [and others].

Other author/creatorDobbins, James, 1942-
Format Electronic, Book, and Print
Publication InfoSanta Monica, CA : RAND, 2003.
Descriptionxxxv, 244 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental Content http://www.rand.org/publications/MR/MR1753/
Supplemental Content Table of contents
Subject(s)
Contents Germany -- Japan -- Somalia -- Haiti -- Bosnia -- Kosovo -- Afghanistan -- Lessons learned -- Iraq.
Abstract The post-World War II occupations of Germany and Japan set standards for postconflict nation-building that have not since been matched. Only in recent years has the United States has felt the need to participate in similar transformations, but it is now facing one of the most challenging prospects since the 1940s: Iraq. The authors review seven case studies--Germany, Japan, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan--and seek lessons about what worked well and what did not. Then, they examine the Iraq situation in light of these lessons. Success in Iraq will require an extensive commitment of financial, military, and political resources for a long time. The United States cannot afford to contemplate early exit strategies and cannot afford to leave the job half completed.
General note"MR-1753-RC."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 225-242).
Other formsAlso available in electronic form via the RAND Corporation Web site.
LCCN 2003014127
ISBN083303460X (pbk.)
ISBN9780833034601 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks E840 .A6215 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold