This publication presents a selection of lessons on “Building Stable Governance” – with examples from Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, and other areas. Lessons discuss local understanding, local ownership, security, conflict resolution, decentralization, public servants, state-citizen relations, and ‘steady state’ sustainment. This compendium offers an extensive bibliography and several annexes on governance-related topics.
UN Peacekeeping has recently experienced a number of “firsts” – the return of Europe to peacekeeping in Africa after two decades, an increase in intelligence capabilities in PK missions, the utilization of UAVs, the deployment of a UN ‘offensive’ combat force, and the opening of UN bases to protect civilians. Missions have also suffered from sexual exploitation and benefited from all-female police units. This Sampler provides Lessons on these topics in light of the June 2015 HIPPO Report.
This Sampler presents 10 lessons dealing with “concepts, principles and applications” of FHA. It offers a comprehensive list of references, handbooks, and websites that should benefit all practitioners – as well as 3 annexes with civil-military partnering lessons.
This Sampler explores the complex issues involved in Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA). It presents a lesson report containing ten lessons from recently conducted FHA operations.
Cross-Cutting Guidelines for Stability Operations: This special edition SOLLIMS Sampler provides Lessons Learned on the following cross-cutting principles: Host Nation Ownership & Capacity; Political Primacy; Legitimacy; Unity of Effort; Security; Conflict Transformation; and, Regional Engagement. These principles are outcome-focused; they serve as overarching themes that should guide all actions/efforts toward desired stability outcomes.
In Academic Year 2015, U.S. Army War College students in PKSOI elective courses were given the opportunity to enter a lesson learned into the SOLLIMS database – based on operational experience, course readings, research, or case studies. Most lessons were at the strategic level; however, several students also submitted lessons at the operational and tactical levels. Lessons encompassed an array of stability topics, including Security, Development, and Rule of Law.
This publications presents lessons from several recent SSR endeavors – including Burundi, Liberia, Afghanistan, the Philippines, Timor-Leste, and Chile. It also includes discussions on the integration of SSR into peace agreements, and the incorporation of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) within an SSR strategy.
During the May 2013 to April 2014 timeframe, intelligence support within the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) was hindered by equipment shortfalls, personnel shortfalls, lack of patrolling by units, and deficiencies in information-sharing.
This MONUSCO Lesson Report contains a selection of lessons on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), drawn from the SOLLIMS database.
To read this lesson click on the link below or to download this lesson click on the Download button below.
The complexities of Reconstruction and Development – finding ways to immediately engage local groups in reconstruction efforts; establishing priorities for infrastructure development (power, roads, ports, telecommunications, schools, hospitals/clinics, etc.); generating employment / providing jobs for the unemployed and the underemployed; determining feasibility of public works programs; rehabilitating the agricultural sector; developing an effective civil service; partnering with host nation organizations/officials; conducting economic assessments; identifying and prioritizing projects, businesses, and economic activities along with associated resourcing; soliciting participation from the private sector and multinational corporations; and so on – have challenged civilian and military leaders, planners, and practitioners over the course of recent operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other countries and regions. This report provides eight lessons from the SOLLIMS database that highlight the importance of discussing, dissecting, and analyzing these difficult issues of Reconstruction and Development – and the greater need for crafting.
To read this Sampler please click on the link below or to download click on the button below.
This report presents lessons, insights, and experiences from peace/stability practitioners on the topic of “Women, Peace and Security.” Additionally, this publication offers an extensive bibliography of publications, reports, and briefings on this subject, as well as links to key organizations and recent developments/news.