America's role in nation-building from Germany to Iraq

In Iraq, the United States is facing its most challenging nation-building project since the 1940's. The authors draw lessons from seven case studies--Germany, Japan, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan--then apply these to the Iraq case. The results suggest that nation-building wil...

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Other Authors: Dobbins, James, 1942- (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND 2003.
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:In Iraq, the United States is facing its most challenging nation-building project since the 1940's. The authors draw lessons from seven case studies--Germany, Japan, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan--then apply these to the Iraq case. The results suggest that nation-building will be difficult but possible. Success will, however, require investing sufficient financial, military, and political resources--and time.
Item Description:"MR-1753-RC."
Physical Description:1 online resource (281 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-242).
ISBN:9781282451315
9786612451317
9780833034861
Access:Open access