Nation building
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Nation building is a controversial diplomatic and military initiative. Leaders in the Bush administration and other American officials have expressed different opinions about its wisdom and practicality, particularly in regards to post-war Iraq
The 2008 Army Field Manual on Operations was released in March 2008 by Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell, commander of the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
- it makes the "stability of a nation" just as vital to success as offensive or defensive combat operations [1]
- the manual's third directive, titled "stability operations," focuses on nation-building
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely said in 2008 that efforts to rebuild in Iraq and Afghanistan have placed a serious financial strain on an Army whose job is to "win war" not "build nations." [2]
External Links
- Army manual stresses nation building - Washington Times - Sara Carter - March 3, 2008