Securing Gains in Fragile States: Using U.S. Leverage in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Beyond - Research Synopsis

Abstract

U.S. decisionmakers and a variety of analysts have generally agreed that broad-based, inclusive governance and institutionalized capacity-building consistent with the rule of law are the long-term goals for stabilizing fragile states. How to realize these goals is much more contentious. This report summarizes research on better understanding the use of leverage in nudging partners toward better governance practices after military interventions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1136593

Entities

People

  • Inhyok Kwon
  • Jason H. Campbell
  • Jeffrey Martini
  • Mark Toukan
  • Stephen Watts

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Continents
  • Cooperation
  • Failed States
  • Geographic Regions
  • Inclusions
  • Intervention
  • Monitoring
  • United States

Readers

  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design