Mihkel Smit
Journal of International Peace Operations
Volume 7, Number 3 – November-December, 2011
Rebuilding Afghanistan - one airport at a time
THE U.S. government (USG) will probably continue to use a number of private sector contractors to support stability operations overseas, even as military efforts draw down over time. However, whether the USG has taken the experiences of contractors to learn more about contract operations is still up for discussion.
In June, the Center for Complex Operations (CCO) at the National Defense University hosted a unique discussion on private sector stabilization perspectives with a mix of Department of Defense and USAID contractors, and government representatives. Sponsored by ISOA and moderated its president Doug Brooks, and CCO’s senior research fellow David Becker, private sector leaders exchanged ideas for innovations and improvements to USG capacity. The event formed part of CCO’s effort to look at “next generation interventions” post Iraq and Afghanistan.
