U.S. Stabilization and Reconstruction Doctrine: A Failure to Address the Specifics of Authoritarian Regime Transition

Abstract

The evolving U.S. stabilization, reconstruction and development doctrine displays the tenets necessary to stabilize a state following conflict; however, this doctrine remains insufficient for insuring long-term stability. To adequately guide stability operations U.S. doctrine must address transitions from authoritarian regimes. The logic of the current doctrine manifests a commitment to democracy but fails to realize that the factors considered as sources of conflict are often the basis for maintaining support and stability in authoritarian regimes. Consequently, deposing an authoritarian regime requires a greater attention to governance rather than democratization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 03, 2009
Accession Number
ADA512735

Entities

People

  • James A. Frick

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Department Of State
  • Doctrine
  • Economic Development
  • Failed States
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • Market Economy
  • Military History
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Science
  • Political Systems
  • Public Administration
  • Sociopolitics
  • Stability Operations

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  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies