Security and stability in Africa
Subtitle: a development approach
By: Clarence J. Bouchat.
Contributors: Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Series: Letort papers -- [no. 34]; Letort papers -- [no. 34].
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Carlisle, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9781584874218
Subjects: National security -- Africa; Political stability -- Africa; Economic development -- Africa; Natural resources -- Africa; Africa -- Strategic aspects; Africa -- Social conditions
Description: The security and stability of Africa has recently become an important national issue readily seen in the increased time, effort, and resources now devoted to the continent by such new organizations as the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM). This paper seeks to overcome centuries of ignorance and misunderstanding about the conditions and people of Africa by discussing the fundamental issues of economic development and political governance through which enduring stability and security might be obtained. This paper offers solutions in terms of improving African stability and security and a framework of several key issues which should give policymakers the knowledge they need to work in a constantly changing and very challenging environment.--
Notes: Cover title.

"January 2010"--P.[i].

Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-155).

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Table of contents: title: Why examine a development approach to Africa?; title: Africa's importance and problems; title: The keys to stability and security; title: Development and security; title: Africa's human and economic development; title: Measuring Africa's economic development; title: Measuring Africa's human development; title: Measuring other development indicators in Africa; title: Economic measures summary; title: Africa's economic activities; title: Economic activities and development; title: Agriculture; title: Extractive resources; title: Industry; title: Services; title: Africa's economy summary; title: Analysis and recommendations; title: Keep what works; title: Military lead; title: Civilian lead.