America's role in nation-building : from Germany to Iraq / / James Dobbins ... [et al.].
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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| Year of Publication: | 2003 |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (281 p.) |
| Notes: | "MR-1753-RC." |
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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. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-242). |
| ISBN: | 1282451316 9786612451317 0833034863 |
| Access: | Open access |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | James Dobbins ... [et al.]. |