Lessons Learned from Denazification and de-Ba'athification
Abstract
What lessons can be learned from comparing U.S. experiences in the post-World War II era during Denazification with de-Ba'athification in the aftermath of Operation Iraqi Freedom? This SRP will 1) compare and contrast Denazification and de-Ba'athification; 2) discuss lessons learned from these experiences; 3) identify some of the related challenges during post-conflict reconstruction; and 4) analyze implications for planning, implementation, and execution of similar events in the future. This SRP will be based primarily on a review of the available literature, focusing on primary sources as much as possible. Because there are fewer primary sources available regarding de-Ba'athification, correspondence with select individuals having first-hand knowledge of the described events will be used to round out available information. This research reveals significant commonality between de-Ba athification and Denazification. However, I also found a divergence in how each was implemented. That is, challenges and lessons learned from Denazification were not adequately applied against the contemporary experience.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469098
Entities
People
- Lawrence E. Howard
Organizations
- United States Army War College