Accession Number : ADA470656

Title :   Utilizing the Elements of National Power to Predict Ungoverned Space

Descriptive Note : Monograph

Corporate Author : ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES

Personal Author(s) : Elrich, John E.

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Report Date : 07 MAY 2007

Pagination or Media Count : 114

Abstract : The greatest threat to stability in Africa is the increase in transnational terrorist groups and criminals that occupy the ungoverned spaces. African nations suffer from the inability of the African governments to secure their borders and protect their citizens. The situation creates problems not only for Africa but also for the remainder of the world. The way to mitigate the risk of transnational terrorists and other violent non-state actors is to take away the conditions that lead to ungoverned space. The United States must identify the African nations with the greatest potential for change. The way to identify these nations is to assess the strength of their national powers. Enhancing the diplomatic, informational, economic, and law enforcement powers of these nations will allow them to focus their personnel and resources towards the goal of removing ungoverned space from the African continent. Once these sanctuaries are removed, transnational terrorists will be identified and eliminated. The result will be a stable African continent whose nations are better established and better able to connect with the remainder of the global community.

Descriptors :   *TERRORISTS, *FOREIGN POLICY, *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), *THREATS, *REMOTE AREAS, *AFRICA, REMOVAL, CRIMINOLOGY, DIPLOMACY, RISK MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION WARFARE, CRIMES, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), INSTABILITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, TERRORISM, COUNTERTERRORISM, PREDICTIONS

Subject Categories : GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
      SOCIOLOGY AND LAW
      UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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