Engineering Peace: The Military Role in Postconflict Reconstruction

Colonel Williams talked about his book Engineering Peace: The Military Role in Post-conflict Reconstruction, published by Institute of Peace… read more

Colonel Williams talked about his book Engineering Peace: The Military Role in Post-conflict Reconstruction, published by Institute of Peace Press. He analyzed the post-conflict reconstruction gap in the case studies of Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. He showed how military engineering brigades accompanying peacekeeping contingents can be put to use immediately after the conflict ends to restore vital infrastructure and social institutions. He also proposed changes in U.S. national security decision-making to integrate military engineering brigades into post-conflict reconstruction, thus making U.S. military officials less wary of “mission creep” and nation-building.

Colonel Williams was joined by panelists who addressed the challenges that complicate the transition between peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction and offered their own experience-based insights. The panel was moderated by Mr. Serwer. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions. close

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  • Cheryl Brown Director U.S. Institute of Peace->Virtual Diplomacy Initiative
  • Dana Eyre Senior Adviser U.S. Agency for International Development
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Engineering Peace: The Military Role in Postconflict Reconstruction

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Program ID:
186768-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 13, 2005 | 6:21am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 18, 2005 | 1:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jun 13, 2005 | 6:21am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 25, 2005 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jun 26, 2005 | 4:16pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 18, 2005 | 1:15am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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