Review of Security Cooperation Mechanisms Combatant Commands Utilize to Build Partner Capacity

by David E. Thaler and Joe Hogler

Security cooperation is an important instrument of the U.S. government for advancing national security objectives vis- -vis allies and partner countries. This report characterizes security cooperation mechanisms for capacity-building, produces a detailed database of the mechanism elements, develops and applies a preliminary means of evaluating select mechanisms, and recommends ways to improve mechanism effectiveness and efficiency.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833082108
• ISBN13: 9780833082107
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"