Accession Number:

ADA561379

Title:

Enduring Relationships: Cornerstone of Effective Sustained Engagement in Afghanistan

Descriptive Note:

Strategy research project

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• McGougan, Chad A.

Report Date:

2012-03-16

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

Enduring relationships at the national, regional, and local level play a critical role in diplomacy, development and defense efforts in Afghanistan. In the hierarchical and collective culture of Afghanistan, where relationships with respected elders are a door to effective communication with the greater populace, forming enduring relationships with these key, credible, and influential voices at all levels is the primary enabler of sustained engagement and the ability to stabilize and develop Afghanistan.

Descriptors:

• *DIPLOMACY
• AFGHANISTAN
• CIVIL AFFAIRS
• CULTURE
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• INTERAGENCY COORDINATION
• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• POPULATION
• STABILITY

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Sociology and Law

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE