How Should the United States Shape Training for Those Countries That Are in the Support of the African Crisis Response Intitiative
Abstract
Historically Africa has been viewed as a continent with little strategic significance to the United States. As a result the United Sates has enacted ad hoc polices towards Africa. However, in the emerging 21st century strategic landscape Africa will become a national interest to the United States. Africa is a dynamic continent rich with raw materials and minerals used by countries all over the world. These minerals are essential to the industrial and technological growth of the United States. A peacekeeping force capable of prosecuting peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions provides security and stability for these interests. Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher launched the African Crisis Response Initiative (ACRI) in October 1996. The initiative was to work with international partners and African nations to enhance African peacekeeping and humanitarian relief capacity. Through the ACRI program, the United States offers training and equipment to African nations who seek to enhance their peacekeeping capabilities and are committed to democratic progress, principles, and civilian rule. This study attempts to determine the following questions. What lessons from previous peace keeping operations can be applied to the ACRI? What is the training status of the identified participants? What are their training requirements for peacekeeping operations and human rights training? What should be the scope of United States involvement? What should the command and control structure look like? What are the keys to success for the ACRI training program? The lessons learned from this analysis can be applied to many future peacekeeping operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA397315
Entities
People
- Timothy E. Lolatte
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College