nation-building

Sharing the Wealth: Burma’s Post-Military Rule and Natural Resource Governance

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Sharing the Wealth: Burma’s Post-Military Rule and Natural Resource Governance Peter J. Munson Fri, 10/26/2012 - 5:30am

The linkages between democracy, natural resources, and peacemaking as Burma seeks a way to wind down a half-century long complex of ethnic, political, and religious strife.

Multi-National Corporations and Stability Operations: A New Role?

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:35:00 +0000

Multi-National Corporations and Stability Operations: A New Role? Peter J. Munson Mon, 10/01/2012 - 5:35am

Multi-national corporations--particularly from the extractive sector with long project life cycles, access to capital, and attractive return on investment--could act as a new phase in civil-military operations.

An Enduring Argument Against Counterinsurgency

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

An Enduring Argument Against Counterinsurgency Peter J. Munson Thu, 09/27/2012 - 5:30am

The prevalence of PTSD and mental disorders in weak and failed states is exacerbated by insurgencies, defying efforts break the cycle.

Enabling the Afghans to Take The Lead: Transition at the Tactical Level

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Enabling the Afghans to Take The Lead: Transition at the Tactical Level Peter J. Munson Mon, 09/24/2012 - 5:30am

“Afghan Led” is a critical aspect of our counterinsurgency operations that we must grasp to enable ultimate mission success.

Book Review: Lessons of the Iraqi De-Ba’athification Program for Iraq’s Future and the Arab Revolutions

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Book Review: Lessons of the Iraqi De-Ba’athification Program for Iraq’s Future and the Arab Revolutions Peter J. Munson Thu, 09/20/2012 - 5:30am

A scathing and scholarly critique of the impact of De-Ba’athification on the America’s efforts to stabilize Iraq.

Water and Sanitation: Decisive Effects in Modern Operations

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:07:23 +0000

Water and Sanitation: Decisive Effects in Modern Operations Peter J. Munson Thu, 04/19/2012 - 12:07pm

Water, water everywhere... COIN and the pennance of life.

Armed Nation Building: The West's Unhappy History

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:57:55 +0000

Armed Nation Building: The West's Unhappy History Peter J. Munson Mon, 02/27/2012 - 5:57am

Sergio Miller offers and important and interesting look at armed nation building in Vietnam and Afghanistan; a look that does not leave one with much optimism.