Telecommunications in Reconstruction and Stabilization: The Critical Link
Abstract
To prevent future terrorist attacks, such as those which occurred on 9/11, the United States must be prepared to assist failed states in reconstruction and stabilization. Since the end of the cold war, the United States has been involved in numerous reconstruction and stabilization efforts. A critical, though often neglected, component of reconstruction and stabilization is telecommunications or Information and Communications Technology (ICT). ICT has become a basic and essential service. Modern societies and economies cannot function without ICT. ICT is vital to security, governance, economic development, and social stability. The US experience in Iraq and Afghanistan demonstrate the need for a process and agency during post combat operations that has responsibility for ICT. Key actions include, identifying ICT basic infrastructure, identifying key actions associated with ICT as well as identifying agencies with responsibility for this area. Solutions should address both short-term and long-term problems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA497550
Entities
People
- Keith L. June
- Scott Forster
Organizations
- United States Army War College