Money as an Instrument of War: Lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan

Abstract

The use of money was pervasive in Iraq and Afghanistan. In many respects, it was a viable answer to solving many of the ails that plagued the post-conflict setting. However, a host of issues plagued implementation. Shifts in policy, historical constraints, and poor assumptions and planning all contributed to extensive failings and perceived waste. Nonetheless the use of money, particularly in counterinsurgency and stability operations, did show signs of success. This paper seeks to outline the varying discussions and debates over the use of money and to help further the discussion for future practitioners.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 2013
Accession Number
ADA601633

Entities

People

  • Glenn E. Mccartan

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Counterinsurgency
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Organizations
  • Management Personnel
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Nongovernmental Organizations
  • Stability Operations
  • United States
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Sociology

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies