Democratic Republic of Congo: Background and U.S. Policy

Abstract

Insecurity, poor governance, and a long-running humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) present a range of challenges for U.S. policymakers, including the U.S. Congress. Chronic instability in eastern DRC, an area rich in minerals and other natural resources, has caused widespread human suffering and inhibited private sector investment throughout the Great Lakes region which includes DRC and its neighbors to the east. Donors, including the United States, have recently increased their diplomatic engagement in DRC, but prospects for the future remain uncertain. Congolese political actors have often displayed limited capacity and will to improve security and government accountability, while several of DRC s neighbors have reportedly provided cyclical support to nonstate armed groups within DRC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 29, 2013
Accession Number
ADA590459

Entities

People

  • Alexis Arieff
  • Thomas Coen

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Criminals
  • Department Of State
  • European Union
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Police
  • Political Systems
  • Sexual Assault
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Theoretical Analysis.