Securing Gains in Fragile States: Using U.S. Leverage in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Beyond

by Stephen Watts

U.S. decisionmakers and a variety of analysts have generally agreed that broad-based, inclusive governance and institutionalized capacity-building consistent with the rule of law are the long-term goals for stabilizing fragile states. How to realize these goals is much more contentious. This report summarizes research on better understanding the use of leverage in nudging partners toward better governance practices after military interventions.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977405436
• ISBN13: 9781977405432
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"