Establishing the Rule of Law through Networking and Leadership
Abstract
As the conflicts of the past decade and a half have progressed, the United States Military has engaged in stabilization operations which have included Rule of Law initiatives. This capstone paper considers Rule of Law initiatives conducted during the Global War on Terror and related overseas contingency operations. These initiatives typically fall under the responsibility of the Department of State; however, due to security considerations and funding sources, the Department of Defense, and the Armys Judge Advocate Generals Corps in particular, have been tasked with resolving issues of governance and building the faith of the local national populations in their fledgling governments. This is not the most efficient means of improving the Rule of Law in host nations. After demonstrating the ineffectiveness of these initiatives, the author suggests alternative means of establishing the Rule of Law through coordinated, networked leadership. The type of proposed network will include governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and multinational corporations; this type of networked leadership can take the emphasis off of the United States Military.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 24, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1011752
Entities
People
- Brian C. Darling