Harnessing International Relations Theory to Security Cooperation Program Design

Abstract

Security cooperation programs are international activities that shape the geostrategic environment, so International Relations theory should guide program design efforts. The Realist, Constructivist, and Liberal schools of theory all offer perspectives on shaping interstate relations that can be applied to support national security objectives and expand strategic options. Three key actors in the Defense Department; the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Geographic Combatant Command, and the Country Team, are best qualified to inform program design. Each should represent one of the three schools of International Relations theory in security cooperation program design to prevent redundancy, guarantee diversity, and increase the overall likelihood of success in peaceful interstate military relations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 22, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561640

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People

  • Douglas M. Faherty

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • National Security
  • Recreation
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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