WPS in the Military News Round-Up – October 2024
“This month’s issue of the #WomenPeaceSecurity in the Military News Round Up includes articles on #USArmy advances in WPS through key events. At Women in Defense National Conference, Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton emphasized women’s vital role in national security and called for further integration through policy support. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s State Partnership Program forum highlighted the importance of global security partnerships, focusing on women, peace, disaster aid, and climate resilience. Meanwhile, at the Summit of the Future, world leaders committed to the Pact for the Future, pledging actions on sustainable development, peacebuilding, and integrating women in peace efforts.”
ANNOUNCEMENT: Logo Design – Army Women, Peace and Security Initiative
Calling all creative minds! We are thrilled to invite you to participate in an exciting new logo design competition celebrating the Army’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) initiative. We are seeking a logo that embodies strength, peace and security, showcasing the vital role women play in creating a safer world. See WPS Round Up – OCT 24 document for more details.
Deadline: November 30, 2024 to mayada.a.shawkat.ctr@army.mil
Open to all Army personnel, military members, civilians, and contractors
Semi-Annual Lessons Report: Defense Support to Stabilization (DSS) – October 2024
DoD’s core responsibility during stabilization is to support and reinforce the civilian efforts of the USG lead agencies consistent with available statutory authorities, primarily by providing security, maintaining basic public order, and providing for the immediate needs of the population. DoD’s role in stabilization fits within the larger whole of government context of laws, regulations and policies pertaining to the National Security Strategy (NSS), U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (USPCPS), Stabilization Assistance Review (SAR), and National Defense Strategy (NDS).
This lesson collection offers some insight into topics and concepts DoD should recognize or consider as it plans and programs itself to partner with other federal agencies across the stabilization spectrum. They are generally framed in the construct of policy discourse, equipment and material, and personnel and organizational structure. There are also three case studies herein that assess past US and international military actions that may be reconsidered as DSS efforts. This collection is not a comprehensive review of all aspects of DSS as understood today. Instead, it continues articulation of DSS opportunities and challenges both externally and internally.