Reconstruction and Stabilization

Reconstruction and Stabilization

Question No . 1

What is the US State Department 's role in reconstruction and stabilization

A directive issued on December 7 , 2005 by US President George W . Bush authorized the Secretary of State to enhance coordination , planning , and implementation efforts to support reconstruction and stabilization for foreign countries and regions at risk of , in , or in transition from conflict or civil strife . The role , therefore , of the US State Department in reconstruction and stabilization is to facilitate ventures for the attainment of improved capabilities which should enable

the United States to assist foreign governments in the exercise of their sovereignty over their own territories , to avoid the use of those territories as base of operations or safe haven for terrorists , and at the same time , neutralize possible threats in any form to the US including but not limited to the following : foreign policy , security or economic interests (Office of the Press Secretary , 2005 . As the Office of the US State Department Spokesman (2005 ) declared , their role in the reconstruction and stabilization is that of support for transformational diplomacy

Question No . 2

What is the US Department of Defense 's role in reconstruction and stabilization

President George W . Bush 's directive , which mandated the US State Department to coordinate and lead integrated United States Government efforts , entails the participation of all U .S . Departments and Agencies with relevant capabilities , in the preparation , planning , and conduct of initiatives directed towards stabilization and reconstruction . As stipulated in the aforementioned directive , and based on the situation at hand , operations involving reconstruction and stabilization efforts may be carried out with or without the engagement of the American military forces . The role of the US Department of Defense in reconstruction and rehabilitation commences with the participation of the U .S . military forces , with the Secretary of State coordinating such efforts with the Secretary of Defense . The Department of Defense is mandated through the US President directive on the issue dated December 7 , 2005 , to operate in consonance with the plans and efforts of the US State Department to ensure synchronization of the reconstruction and stabilization maneuvers with any planned or ongoing U .S . military operations within the areas of conflict (Office of the Press Secretary 2005 . The Department of Defense (DOD ) Directive 3000 .05 established how DOD will address and develop its functions for stability , security transition and reconstruction . It also commits the DOD in support of U .S . initiatives aimed at reconstruction and stabilization (Office of the US State Department Spokesman , 2005

Question No . 3

What are international (and national ) nonstate actors ' roles in reconstruction and stabilization

The December 7 , 2005 directive of President George W . Bush also signified the commitment of the present government of the United States to stand side-by-side other nations and organizations in the promotion of peace , democracy , security , development , market economies and law and , by anticipating the possibilities of state failure , keeping such states away from failure as much as possible , and where necessary and appropriate...