Peace Operations: Unity of Effort a Critical Requirement

摘要

The immediate post Cold-War era saw a proliferation of failed states in places like Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Liberia, and Kosovo. International intervention, including U.S. participation, was not universally successful. Military action and civilian action must have one goal and work cohesively toward that goal. Unity of effort was an imperative for success. This paper will examine unity of effort between multi-national forces and international civilian structures at the theater operational level in Bosnia and Kosovo; review changes that are underway to organize all instruments of national power to contribute to post-conflict stabilization and reconstruction; and recommend methods to increase effectiveness and efficiency. U.S. involvement in peace operations in the future is unavoidable. These operations will involve both military and civilian roles, as demonstrated by recent history. NSDD-44 authorizes and directs the Department of State to lead the process of interagency involvement in peace operations through the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization. S/CRS must continue to evolve and must be given the resources to accomplish the mission. Additionally, it is in the best interest of the U.S. to work in concert with the UN and international partners to build institutions to lead to unity of effort.