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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Dobbins, James, 1942- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND 2003.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario: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.
Notas:"MR-1753-RC."
Descripción Física:1 online resource (281 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-242).
ISBN:9781282451315
9786612451317
9780833034861
Acceso:Open access