A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: A Comprehensive Conflict Prevention Strategy

Abstract

This paper will present the logic and defend the value of a comprehensive conflict prevention strategy. First, a foundation for a successful prevention strategy will be laid out by examining the benefits, the need for national interest/political will, and the requirement for a successful, multilateral preventive strategy. Then, the current U.S. prevention mechanisms will be examined and will expose the disjointedness and lack of coordination between the various U.S. departments/agencies with conflict prevention missions. In addition, two historical conflict prevention case studies will be analyzed to demonstrate how a proper conflict prevention strategy can be executed and how best practices can be implemented in the future. In conclusion, this paper will recommend a way for the United States to create and implement an effective, comprehensive conflict prevention strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 02, 2010
Accession Number
ADA530147

Entities

People

  • Nicole R. Deal

Organizations

  • National Defense University

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

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  • Best Practices
  • Case Studies
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • Failed States
  • Foreign Relations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Teamwork
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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