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June 2011
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United Nations Peace Operations: Year in Review 2010. 84 p.
Documents (Student Research)
Bond, Margaret S. Hybrid War: A New Paradigm for Stability Operations
in Failing States. Carlisle Barracks, PA, Army War College, March
2007. 22 p.
Available online at:
http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/publications/yir/yir2010.pdf
"Develops a strategic concept for use by the US military in its future stability
and security missions in pre-conflict environments." - Abstract.
Available online at:
Douville, Jeffrey M. Designing Excellence into America's Stability,
Security, Transition and Reconstruction (SSTR) Efforts. Carlisle
Barracks, PA, Army War College, March 2007. 18 p.
"Proposes a structural solution to improving the Nation’s ability to respond,
and stay engaged for as long as it takes, in simultaneous Stability, Security,
Transition and Reconstruction Operations (SSTRO) worldwide." - Abstract.
Available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA469681
Wilcox, Andrew G. Provisional Reconstruction Teams: An Operational
Imperative. Newport, RI, Naval War College, November 2007. 26 p.
The author believes that provisional reconstruction teams are necessary "to
combine humanitarian, reconstruction, diplomatic, and military security in one
organization focused on stability operation’s complex relationship of factors"
after military operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom. - Introduction.
Available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA476765
Brinkerhoff, Derick W. and others. Guide to
Rebuilding Governance in Stability Operations: A Role for the Military?
Carlisle, PA, Strategic Studies Institute, Army War College, 2009. 77 p. Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction. Washington,
United States Institute of Peace, 2009. 232 p.
Stability Operations and State-Building: Continuities and Contingencies:
Colloquium Report,
edited by Greg Kaufmann. Carlisle, PA, Strategic Studies Institute,
Army War College, 2008. 270 p.
"Focuses on the military’s role in rebuilding and establishing a
functional, effective, and legitimate nation-state; one that can assure security
and stability for its citizens, defend its borders, deliver services effectively
for its populace, and is responsible and accountable to its citizens." -
Foreword.
Also available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA501393
Book call no.: 355.028 B858g
Attempts to provide guidance in stabilization and reconstruction operations "to
inform decision makers, planners, or practitioners who deploy from civilian
agencies to understand exactly what these missions are all about."
- Purpose.
Also available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA507976
Book call no.: 341.584 G947
Colloquium participants studied the history of successful state-building to
establish possible "models, policies, and procedures which can contribute to the
success of this mission area." - Foreword.
Also available online at:
http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB879.pdf
Book call no.: 327.730090511 S775
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Peacekeeping and Related Stability Operations: Issues of U.S. Military
Involvement, by Nina M. Serafino.
Washington, January 2007. 24 p.
"This report will provide background information on the development of U.S.
military involvement in peacekeeping and related stability operations, the
evolution of terminology, and current U.S. participation in such operations." -
Document.
Also available online at: http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA479080
Doc. call no.: M-U 42953-1 no.RL33557
United States. Dept. of the Army.
Stability Operations. Washington,
October 2008. 1 vol.
Army Field Manual 3-07.
Also available online at: http://usacac.army.mil/cac2/Repository/FM307/FM3-07.pdf
Doc. call no.: M-U 35062-78 no.3-07 2008
Documents (Student Research)
Ericson, Charles B. Winning Hearts and Minds Is Not for Amateurs:
Preparing to Negotiate.
Maxwell AFB, AL, Air Command and Staff College, April 2008. 32 p.
"Examines current negotiation training provided to U.S. and Canadian PRTs and
evaluates the current training. After reviewing both training programs,
some areas for improvement were noted." - Abstract.
Also available online at: https://www.afresearch.org
Doc. call no.: M-U 43122 E683w
Faulkner, Timothy L. Redefining the US
Approach to Reconstruction and Stability Operations. Carlisle
Barracks, PA, Army War College, March 2009. 28 p.
The U.S. Army and the Department of State "will need to reform some of its
structure, policy, doctrine and training to better support the nation in R&S
operations." - Abstract.
Also available online at: http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA498111
Doc. call no.: M-U 39080-537 F263r
Harding, Ethan H. Reframing Stability
Operations: Using Social Science to Identify Pillars of Stability Operations to
Bridge the Gap Between the Principles of Joint Operations and Stability
Operations Framework. Fort Leavenworth, KS, Army Command and General
Staff College, December 2009. 142 p.
"These Pillars of Stability Operations provide a theoretical basis that nests in
the Principles of Joint Operations and complements the existing frameworks in FM
3-07 and Guiding Principles, making the execution of stability operations more
efficient and effective." - Abstract.
Also available online at: http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA512324
Doc. call no.: M-U 42022 H2631r
Hess, Kristen Marie. The United Nations
and the United States: Overcoming Obstacles for a Synergistic Future of Peace
Operations. Newport, RI, Naval War College, May 2010. 20 p.
"Argues that while it will be essential for the US to assist the UN in future
peace operations, the current obstacles must be identified and navigated before
recommendations can be effectively implemented." - Abstract.
Also available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA525242
Doc. call no.: M-U 41662 H5861u
Hubbard, Richard Chris. Reconstruction and Stability Operations:
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way. Newport, RI, Naval War College,
May 2009. 23 p.
"DOD is capable of effectively leading R&S operations now while other executive
branch organizations build their capacity and capabilities and procedures to take the lead in
the future." - Abstract.
Also available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA502931
Doc. call no.: M-U 41662 H867r
Kelleher, Patrick N. Conflict Termination or Conflict
Transformation? Rethinking the Operational Planning Paradigm.
Newport, RI, Naval War College, October 2008. 26 p.
"By combining the relevant elements of termination
with the emerging SSTR concept into the operational design framework offered by
conflict transformation, operational planning can be more effectively focused."
- Abstract.
Also available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA494331
Doc. call no.: M-U 41662 K2911c
Kertis, Edward. The Reconstruction Weapon: Changing the Department
of Defense Paradigm on Nationbuilding. Maxwell AFB, AL, Air War
College, February 2007. 67 p.
Advocates that DoD should "transform the
focus of the Quadrennial Defense Review; designate an Army major command as lead
for SSTR operations; return civil affairs units to the regular Army; transform
the Air Force to better match its SSTR missions; and formalize provincial
reconstruction teams as regular units in all services."
- Abstract.
Also available online at:
https://research.au.af.mil/papers/ay2007/awc/Kertis.pdf
Doc. call no.: M-U 43117 K391r
Worthan, Ryan L. Achieving Operational Unity of Effort in SSTR.
Newport, RI, Naval War College, May 2008. 21 p.
"The U.S. military must accept the fact that SSTR
needs to happen, and is likely to lead many SSTR efforts, regardless of the
presence or capabilities of elements of the interagency."
- Abstract.
Also available online at:
http://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA484412
Doc. call no.: M-U 41662 W932a
Baumann, Andrea B. Clash of Organisational Cultures? The
Challenge of Integrating Civilian and Military Efforts in Stabilisation
Operations. RUSI Journal 153:70-73 December 2008.
Dobbins, James F. Guidelines for Nation Builders.
Strategic Studies Quarterly 4:15-42 Fall 2010.
Franke, Volker C. and Guttieri, Karen. Picking up the Pieces: Are United
States Officers Ready for Nation Building? Journal of Political and
Military Sociology 37:1-25 Summer 2009.
Housenick, Christopher E. Winning Battles but Losing Wars: Three Ways
Success in Combat Promote Failures in Peace. Military Review
88:91-98 September-October 2008.
Logan, Justin and Preble, Christopher. Washington's Newest Bogeyman:
Debunking the Fear of Failed States. Strategic Studies Quarterly
4:17-38 Summer 2010.
Shin, David W. Narrowing the Gap: DOD and Stability Operations.
Military Review 89:23-32 March-April 2009.
Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&AN=45180673
Discusses the steps necessary to establish successful nation building and the
costs incurred.
Also available online at:
http://www.au.af.mil/au/ssq/2010/fall/dobbins.pdf
"Examines U.S. officers' value orientations and
attitudes toward stability operations and the operational demands of
peacebuilding." - Abstract.
Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=44326488&site=ehost-live
"Points out the importance of making fundamental
changes in American military doctrine to alleviate and to increase the
likelihood of success in stabilizing post-intervention states." - Abstract.
Also available online at: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=34448908&site=ehost-live
Discusses using SSTR operations in failed states.
Also available online at:
http://www.au.af.mil/au/ssq/2010/summer/loganpreble.pdf
"Discusses the need for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
to focus their strength in providing civil security and control during stability
operations. It highlights the challenges of the DOD in securing stability
lines of operations." - Abstract.
Also available online at:
Taw, Jennifer M. Stability and Support Operations: History and Debates.
Studies in Conflict & Terrorism 33:387-407 May 2010.
"Now the armed forces' job is not only to win battles,
but to create space for political negotiations and accords through the provision
of controlled, nonviolent environments and other forms of military assistance to
civilians. This article puts this change into context, looking at the
American military's history of SASO and the longstanding debates about the
military's priorities and roles." - Abstract.
Also available online at:
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mth&AN=49141822&site=ehost-live
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