Progressive Reconstruction: A Methodology for Stabilization and Reconstruction Operations
Abstract
The intent of the author is to establish a methodology for future forcible interventions in the affairs of failed, failing, or rogue and terrorist sponsoring states to stabilize and democratize these nations in accordance with stated United States' goals. The argument follows closely current and developing United States military doctrine on stabilization, reconstruction, and counterinsurgency operations. The author also reviews several past interventions from 1844 to the present, including colonial, imperialist, pre-World War II, post-World War II, Cold War, post-Cold War, and post-September 11th interventions to determine the techniques and procedures that proved most successful. He then proposes a program of intervention and reconstruction called "Progressive Reconstruction" that incorporates many of the successful activities of these past and present doctrines. The cornerstone of the methodology is the combination of rapid decisive combat and stabilization operations leading to a series of governmental transitions from foreign direct and indirect to indigenous independent rule.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA457306
Entities
People
- Karl C. Rohr
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School