On "the 'practice' problem: peacebuilding and doctrine"

Nation-building refers to constructing a national identity using the power of the state. State-building influences the security, political, and economic dimensions. Peacebuilding denotes actions that identify and support structures that strengthen and solidify peace to prevent relapse into conflict....

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Published in:Parameters (Carlisle, Pa.) Pa.), 2016-09, Vol.46 (3), p.109
Main Author: Bossert, Raymond D. "Boz", Jr
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conflict
Dilemmas
Economic development
Ethnocentrism
Graduations & commencements
Isolationism
Nation building
National identity
Obama, Barack
Peace
Police
Political power
Social constructionism
State power
Success
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Summary:Nation-building refers to constructing a national identity using the power of the state. State-building influences the security, political, and economic dimensions. Peacebuilding denotes actions that identify and support structures that strengthen and solidify peace to prevent relapse into conflict. Thus, the three terms are not synonymous. Over the past two decades, state-building, the focus of this argument, has become a specific stabilization approach of the international community. Internationally-led state-building has three dimensions: security, politics, and economics. Of these, security -- creating a safe and secure environment to make comprehensive political and economic development possible -- is almost always considered the first priority. The security aspect is inherently a military and police function requiring some form of doctrine or handbook contrary to the assertions previously presented. While Christopher H. Tuck's article highlights many key dilemmas and issues worthy of expanded treatment, ultimate success is a result of learned experiences, for better or worse, that help us innovate our practices.
ISSN:0031-1723
2158-2106