Modeling and Analysis of Post-Conflict Reconstruction

Download or read book Modeling and Analysis of Post-Conflict Reconstruction written by Damon B. Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forces at play in reconstruction operations are a complex system of time phased interlocking cause and effect relationships that are not thoroughly understood. A model capable of capturing the general dynamics involved in post-conflict reconstruction would provide insight to decision makers regarding potential policy alternatives. This research effort demonstrates the viability of using systems dynamics modeling techniques to simulate the establishment of public order and safety in a post-conflict reconstruction operation (Phase IV operations). A high level generic framework is developed that can be used as a general template for modeling post-conflict reconstruction. It is then demonstrated with a notional test case based on the OIF AOR.