The Failure of Future U.S. Stability Operations Fueled by Flawed Strategic Policies

Abstract

Over the past ten years, the United States has had an increasing role in non-major combat operations worldwide. While the Department of Defense has worked diligently toward developing necessary capabilities and skill sets, the U.S. lacks a "whole of government" approach. This failure to fully integrate operations and requirements erodes America's ability to conduct foreign missions. To correct this, policy makers must clearly define the scope of operations and publicize realistic and equitable goals. The United States must eliminate policy shortfalls, inconsistent strategic and tactical goals, and heavy-handed security requirements if future stability operations are to succeed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 20, 2008
Accession Number
ADA508095

Entities

People

  • R. D. Harris

Organizations

  • Marine Corps Combat Development Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Directives
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • Security
  • Stability Operations
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Economics
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.