Building Partner Capacity in Africa: Keys to Success

Authors

Frank L. Jones Dr., DNSS/USAWC

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Description

The fiscal year (FY) 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a title to reform the Department of Defense (DoD) security cooperation, has far-reaching implications for U.S. defense interests in Africa. As the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee notes, “the Department of Defense continues to place greater emphasis on security cooperation, to include building partner capacity.” The term “building partner capacity” (BPC) widens the focus of security cooperation as a whole-of-government effort, and makes clear congressional interest in treating security cooperation as a defense institution building endeavor. In response to the law, this book examines and recommends specific steps the DoD can take to build partner capacity successfully in Africa and meet congressional direction.

Publication Date

8-29-2017

Keywords

Landpower Employment and Sustainment, Strategy and Policy, 21st Century Warfare, Africa

Recommended Citation

Frank L. Jones Dr., Building Partner Capacity in Africa: Keys to Success ( US Army War College Press, 2017),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/2