Complexities of Stability Operations
Abstract
Stability operations continue to be a necessity today, as weak governance and violent extremism are causes of instability around the world and threaten U.S. interests, as stated in the 2017 National Security Strategy. Despite several decades of experience in stability operations, this type of mission still poses complexities and challenges for the U.S. military and government. Due to the rise of interstate conflict, U.S. involvement demands remain high and have resulted in several requests by the U.S. government (Secretary of Defense) to conduct studies and assessments of past military and interagency functions and their conduct during stability operations. The military is familiar with the manpower, equipment/material, and training required for kinetic operations, but lacks expertise in stabilization and the capacity when required to plan for the difficult task of transition from war to peace. This paper seeks to capture lessons from recently published reports and academic studies in order to improve multifaceted stability concepts and planning considerations for a more accurate understanding of complex stability operating environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 09, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1177315
Entities
People
- Vanessa M Mckee
Organizations
- Marine Corps University