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Religious violence is surely as old as both faith and fighting
themselves. In the Russian Federation, as elsewhere in the world,
religious teachings and philosophies are used both to justify and
combat violence. While many, including Russian authorities,
increasingly view religious conflict through the prism of violent
radical Islamic jihadism, the full picture is much more
complicated. It includes religious propaganda employed by violent
right-wing groups, violent repression of religious communities and
organizations by local and federal authorities, and conflict within
religious confessions. Violence may be couched in the language of
self-defense as modernity clashes with a multitude of perceived and
real traditions. A better understanding of the dynamics at the
heart of religious violence in Russia, in its many manifestations,
is critical to the country's future development and its security.
The analyses collected in this volume aim to contribute to the body
of knowledge on these topics and inform policy solutions to make
Russia and Russians of all religions (and no religion) safer and
more secure.
Security force assistance (SFA) is a central pillar of the
counterinsurgency campaign being waged by U.S. and coalition forces
in Afghanistan. This monograph analyzes SFA efforts in Afghanistan
over time, documents U.S. and international approaches to building
the Afghan force from 2001 to 2009, and provides observations and
recommendations that emerged from extensive fieldwork in
Afghanistan in 2009 and their implications for the U.S. Army. This
title analyzes security force assistance efforts in Afghanistan,
focusing on lessons and themes that emerged from extensive
fieldwork in Afghanistan in 2009 and their implications for the
U.S. Army.
This monograph examines prewar planning efforts for the
reconstruction of postwar Iraq. It then examines the role of U.S.
military forces after major combat officially ended on May 1, 2003,
through June 2004. Finally, it examines civilian efforts at
reconstruction, focusing on the activities of the Coalition
Provisional Authority and its efforts to rebuild structures of
governance, security forces, economic policy, and essential
services.
The challenges of nation-building and of dealing with the societal
and political aftermaths of conflicts have consumed tremendous
international energy during the past decades. "Women and
Nation-Building" tackles the exceedingly complex task of assessing
the multilayered development of women's diverse roles in the
post-conflict context. The author examines the role of women in the
recent reconstruction activities in Afghanistan, while evaluating
the effect of societal circumstances and nation-building processes
on the status of female populations in post-conflict regions. Does
women's part make a difference to the post-conflict trajectories of
very volatile societies? "Women and Nation-Building" presents
compelling findings for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars
concerned with both the academic and pragmatic implementation of a
more engendered approach to nation-building.The book concludes that
the steps necessary to strengthen nation-building activities
include an emphasis on human security, establishing governance
based on the principles of equity and the rule of law, and women's
early economic inclusion in reconstruction activities. Societies on
a path toward equity and the rule of law are more peaceful and more
prosperous, and the status of women is not merely a litmus test but
an active agent in bringing about such an outcome.
One-liner: Examines long-term U.S. military interests in Central
Asia 450-character abstract: The republics of Central Asia became
more important to United States when U.S. forces were deployed
there in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The authors examine
U.S. interests in the region, identify three main components of a
successful military strategy there; and conclude that the U.S.
military should have a relatively minor, but important, role in
U.S. policy toward this part of the world.
Looks at the Coalition Provisional Authority's efforts to rebuild
Iraq's security sector and provides lessons learned. From May 2003
to June 28, 2004 (when it handed over authority to the Iraqi
Interim Government), the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA)
worked to field Iraqi security forces and to develop security
sector institutions. This book - all of whose authors were advisors
to the CPA-breaks out the various elements of Iraq's security
sector, including the defense, interior, and justice sectors, and
assesses the CPA's successes and failures.
An assessment of humanitarian-assistance efforts by and interaction
between civilian and military providers in the early phases of
Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan Description and
evaluation of relief, reconstruction, humanitarian, and
humanitarian-type aid efforts in Afghanistan during the most
intense phase of military operations, from September 2001 to June
2002. The efforts were generally successful, but there were serious
coordination problems among the various civilian and military aid
providers. Critical issues, both positive and negative, are
identified, and a list of recommendations is provided for
policymakers, implementers, and aid providers, based on lessons
learned.
The author examines both Russian and rebel tactics and operations
in those battles, focusing on how and why the combatants'
approaches changed over time.
At a time of geopolitical tension and mutual distrust, the United
States and Russia must work together in those areas where
coordination is critical to global security, both to help stabilize
the relationship and to buffer against conflict in the future. The
analyses in this volume examine prospects for Russia-U.S.
cooperation in several crucial regions and fields: economics,
energy, the Arctic, Euro-Atlantic security, the Middle East,
strategic stability, cybersecurity, and countering terrorism and
extremism. They offer concrete, actionable recommendations in each
area.
This guidebook is designed to help U.S. Army personnel more
effectively use economic assistance to support economic and
infrastructure development. It should help tactical commanders
choose and implement more effective programs and projects in their
areas of responsibility and better understand the economic context
of their efforts. It also provides suggestions on what to and what
not to do, with examples from current and past operations.
Through a variety of policies and actions--and most recently in a
new military doctrine adopted in February 2010--Russia has
indicated the types of situations and threats that might cause it
to resort to using nuclear weapons. This volume examines Russia's
evolving framework for nuclear deterrence and its implications for
U.S. military operations in Europe.
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