Building Better Armies: An Insider's Account of Liberia
U. S. Army War College, Strategic Studies Institute/Army War College Press, 2013. Trade paperback. Glued binding. xiv, 130 p. Illustrations, black & white. Endnotes. From an on-line posting: "This monograph explains, step-by-step, how to demobilize militias and raise armies in conflict-affected states by someone who has done so successfully. Dr. Sean McFate is an expert in security sector transformation. Before working in academia and policy, Dr. McFate was a Program Manager for DynCorp International, a company that provides technical services for the U.S. Government. There he helped create and manage unique programs in Africa, such as demobilizing and then rebuilding Liberia s army from the ground up after the 14-year civil war and Charles Taylor s exile in 2003. Prior to this, he was an officer and paratrooper in the U.S. Army s 82nd Airborne Division. After serving in the military, he advised Amnesty International USA on human rights and armed conflict issues. Dr. McFate has published articles in Foreign Policy, African Affairs, Military Review, Royal United Services Institute Journal, and Review of African Political Economy. Condition: Very good. Cover has slight wear and soiling.
Keywords: Liberia, Military Officer, Military Training, Officer Training, Disarmament, Demobilization, Security Services, Armed Forces Development, DynCorp
ISBN: 9781584875994
[Book #70624]
Price: $45.00