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“Integrating Civ-Mil Relationships"   

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Perspective

Michael E. HessJanuary 19, 2010

We’ve Come a Long WayWe’ve Come a Long Way

Thank you, FredThank you, Fred

Change in NSSChange in NSS

Diplomacy

Development

Defense

• Main threat to US: - Terrorism, Proliferation and Global criminal networks

• These threats thrive in fragile states

• USAID HA and Developmental Assistance (DA) capabilities are directed toward these fragile states

• DA must be applied in a 3D manner (where it makes sense) and focused on diminishing underlying conditions of instability and setting conditions for long-term stability Joint Assessment and

Programming Framework

The Smart Power ProgressionThe Smart Power Progression

Smart Power is: •Diplomacy, Defense and

Development•Conceptual Framework

Smart Power

Whole of Government provides:•Operationalizaing Smart Power

•Specific applications•Specific challenges

Whole of Society promotes: • A safer, cleaner, more prosperous

global environment

Smart Power TasksSmart Power Tasks

US Army Exampleof Stability

Lines of Effort

SUPPORT TO GOVERNANCE

ESTABLISH CIVIL CONTROL

RESTORE ESSENTIAL SERVICES

SUPPORT TO ECONOMIC/INFRASTRUCTURE DEV

Prevent Renewal of Fighting, Protect Civilians and Infrastructure,

Ensure Freedom of Movement, Develop Security Forces,

Secure Borders and Access

ESTABLISH CIVIL SECURITY

Establish Legal Framework, Reform Justice System,

Ensure Access to Justice, Promote Public Access,

Develop Police and Corrections

Provide Essential Civil Services, Build Education Systems,

Support Assistance to Dislocated Civilians,

Support Public Health Programs, Address Legacy of Past Abuses,

Promote Peaceful Coexistence

Promote Civic Participation, Promote Free Media,

Build Legitimate Executive Institutions,

Develop Systems of Political Representation, Promote Civil Society

Reconstruct Infrastructure, Create Viable Workforce,

Protect and Manage Natural Resources,

Build Financial and Economic Institutions, Limit Illicit Economic Activity

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SAFE/SECUREENVIRONMENT

ESTABLISHEDRULE OF LAW

SOCIALWELL-BEING

STABLEDEMOCRACY

SUSTAINABLEECONOMY

StabilityOperations

Tasks

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Changes in CIV-MIL EnvironmentChanges in CIV-MIL Environment

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