The UN's Role in Nation-Building: From the Congo to Iraq

The UN's Role in Nation-Building: From the Congo to Iraq

Reviews UN efforts to transform eight unstable countries into democratic, peaceful, and prosperous partners, and compares those missions with U.S. nation-building operations. The UN provides the most suitable institutional framework for nation-building missions that require fewer than 20,000 men-one...

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Main Author: Dobbins, James (auth)
Other Authors: Jones, Seth G. (auth), Crane, Keith (auth), Rathmell, Andrew (auth), Steele, Brett (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2005
Subjects:
Diplomacy
Political Science
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Summary:Reviews UN efforts to transform eight unstable countries into democratic, peaceful, and prosperous partners, and compares those missions with U.S. nation-building operations. The UN provides the most suitable institutional framework for nation-building missions that require fewer than 20,000 men-one with a comparatively low cost structure, a comparatively high success rate, and the greatest degree of international legitimacy.
ISBN:MG304RC
9780833037565
9780833035899
Access:Open Access

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