Improving Friendly Networks to Effectively Combat Violent Extremist Networks
Abstract
The complexity of the contemporary international environment has created a significant shift to U.S. national security objectives. These new challenges have made it apparent that the U.S. is unable to absorb the resource costs of conducting sustained operations in multiple regions. The U.S. President's National Security Strategy emphasizes a national security requirement to improve our nation's building partner nation capacity (BPC) capabilities. This paper examines U.S. Government (USG) efforts to develop networks to counter violent extremist networks. The examination includes: (1) a description of the complex contemporary environment resulting in a renewed focus on stability operations compared to combat operations; (2) a review of USG principal documents relating to BPC; (3) a comparison of the intent behind Concept Plan (CONPLAN) 7500 and related guidance in USG principal documents; (4) a description of Department of State (DoS) and Department of Defense (DoD) friendly network shortfalls; (5) a description of DoS and DoD efforts to improve friendly network processes; and (6) possible solutions to improve DoS and DoD processes to better meet the intent of USG principle documents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 17, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA543672
Entities
People
- Jeffrey B. Drinkard
Organizations
- United States Army War College