The UN's Role in Nation-Building: From the Congo to Iraq
Author | : James Dobbins |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2001-03-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780833037565 |
ISBN-13 | : 0833037560 |
Rating | : 4/5 (560 Downloads) |
Download or read book The UN's Role in Nation-Building: From the Congo to Iraq written by James Dobbins and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2001-03-29 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews UN efforts to transform eight unstable countries into democratic, peaceful, and prosperous partners, and compares those missions with U.S. nation-building operations. The UN provides the most suitable institutional framework for nation-building missions that require fewer than 20,000 men-one with a comparatively low cost structure, a comparatively high success rate, and the greatest degree of international legitimacy.