The Incomprehensible Approach: Adding Structure to International Cooperation in Afghanistan

Abstract

Over the past several years the International Community, led by the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and their respective member nations and have actively supported the Government of Afghanistan (GoA) in their pursuit of a stable and prosperous nation. Despite their involvement the stability situation in Afghanistan remains bleak. While a determined enemy explains some of the reasons for the present impasse, the incomprehensible lack of cooperation on the behalf of the aforementioned stakeholders bares an ever-increasing portion of the responsibility for the unsustainable situation in Afghanistan. Through case study this paper examines the status of cooperation in Afghanistan and makes recommendations for enhancing effectiveness through application of shared principles, norms, rules and procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 23, 2009
Accession Number
ADA511510

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People

  • William C. Butcher

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Afghanistan
  • Case Studies
  • Communities
  • Cooperation
  • Doctrine
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • Nato
  • Stability Operations
  • Students
  • Treaties
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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