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Related Sites for Organizations Devoted to Civil-Military Relations
The homepage for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), a private, nonprofit, grant-making organization created in 1983 to strengthen democratic institutions around the world. Through its International Forum for Democratic Studies and its publication, the Journal of Democracy, conducts analysis of the theory and practice of democratic development worldwide and serves as a clearinghouse for information, including the recently published Civil Military Relations and Democracy.
The
George C. Marshall European Center for Security
Studies
The Center is dedicated to stabilizing and thereby strengthening
post-Cold War Europe. Specifically, it aids defense and foreign
ministries in Europe's aspiring democracies to develop national
security organizations and systems that reflect democratic
principles.
The
Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
INSS is an interdisciplinary research institute staffed by senior
civilian and military analysts from all four services. The
director of INSS reports through the president of the National
Defense University to the chairman and vice chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, and to the secretary and deputy secretary of
defense.
International
Forum for Democratic Studies
The International Forum for Democratic Studies serves as a
leading center for analysis of the theory and practice of
democratic development worldwide. Sponsors seminars on such
topics as
"Civil-Military Relations and the Consolidation of
Democracy."
International Relations and
Security Network (ISN)
ISN is a daily updated, searchable clearinghouse for resources in
the fields of security and defense studies, peace and conflict
research, and international relations. It is organized in a
subject and a regional listing, covers current issues and links
to related research institutions. Special directories include a
conference agenda and a register of electronic discussion lists.
The Joint
Services Conference on Professional Ethics (JSCOPE)
An organization of military officers and academics formed to
discuss ethical issues relevant to the military. JSCOPE exists
both by virtue of its members' commitment to professional
military ethics and the continued willingness of service
commanders to support the members' involvement. The JSCOPE
emphasis is on analysis, discussion and education with the intent
of identifying and clarifying the ethical principles which should
guide the actions of military professionals.
Latin-American Civil-Military Listserv
(LATAMCM-L)
An electronic forum for interactive dialogue among scholars,
practitioners, and other parties interested in the study of
civil-military relations, regional security, and peacekeeping in
the Western hemisphere. An open forum where participants can
discuss issues of mutual interest and express ideas freely in
English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Partnership
for Peace (PFP)
Partnership for Peace (PFP) is a major initiative introduced by
NATO at the January 1994 Brussels Summit. The Partnership is
working to expand and intensify political and military
cooperation throughout Europe, increase stability, diminish
threats to peace, and build strengthened relationships by
promoting the spirit of practical cooperation and commitment to
democratic principles that underpin the Alliance.
Research
Project on the U.S. Military in Post-Cold War American
Society
The John M. Olin Institute for Strategic Studies at Harvard
University is conducting a major research project on "The U.S.
Military in Post-Cold War American Society," which will explore
among other things: conflicts between civilian leaders and
military leaders, the civil vs. military interpretation of force
projection, the use of the miliary in non-traditional roles,
cutbacks in miliary spending, and the recent politicization of
military figures and the military establishment.
The U.S.
Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and
School
The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Civil
Affairs Department is responsible for instructing contemporary
civil affairs doctrine to be used in all levels of conflict.
Instruction is designed for and presented to a diverse student
population. While a majority of these students come from civil
affairs reserve units, the department also trains Special Forces,
special operations forces, foreign area officers, U.S. Marines
and foreign officer students in courses ranging from "Internal
Defense and Development" to "Civil Affairs in High-Intensity
Conflict."
The United States Atlantic
Command (USACOM)
The mission of USACOM is to support and advance U.S. interests
and policies throughout its assigned area of responsibility; to
provide combat-ready land, maritime and air forces to U.S.
warfighting commanders-in-chief; to conduct operations
unilaterally or in concert with coalition partners; and to train
forces as joint units.
Démocratie et droits de l'homme
Revue électronique de l'USIA, volume 2, numéro
3, juillet 1997