Improving Implementation Of The Department Of Defense Leahy Law

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Improving Implementation Of The Department Of Defense Leahy Law

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Author : Michael J. McNerney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017

Improving Implementation Of The Department Of Defense Leahy Law written by Michael J. McNerney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Political Science categories.

"Protection of human rights is an essential American value. One way Congress has extended this value in foreign policy is through the 'Leahy laws' (named for their author, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.). These laws prohibit the U.S. government from providing assistance or training to members of a unit of any nation's security forces that has perpetuated a gross violation of human rights with impunity. This report examines the process by which individuals and units are vetted in compliance with the Leahy law applicable to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to help DoD improve its role in the existing system and to build further capacity to implement the law effectively, with transparency and accountability for results. The authors examined relevant laws, documentation, and data and interviewed over 75 officials from DoD and the U.S. Department of State. The objectives were to understand the requirements and processes, to identify challenges and best practices, and to offer recommendations for improvement. Our research found that Leahy-vetting requirements are generally not a roadblock to security cooperation, but its oversight is challenged by inadequate governance structures. In addition to describing a more robust working group structure, the report outlines about a dozen additional recommendations detailing improvements in six categories: process and policy challenges and best practices, time lines for vetting, clarity of scope for vetting, information used for vetting, adequacy of training and resources, and partner relationships"--Publisher's web site.

Oversight And Accountability In U S Security Sector Assistance

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Author : Melissa G. Dalton
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2018-02-22

Oversight And Accountability In U S Security Sector Assistance written by Melissa G. Dalton and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-22 with Political Science categories.

With the range of security challenges confronting the United States in the 21st century, characterized by competition by both state and nonstate actors, the importance of working with allies and partners to address common challenges is paramount. Deeper examination of the relative effectiveness of U.S. security sector assistance and how it must nest in a broader foreign policy strategy, including good governance, human rights, and rule of law principles, is required. Improving oversight and accountability in U.S. security sector assistance with partners are at the core of ongoing security assistance reform efforts to ensure that U.S. foreign policy objectives are met and in accordance with U.S. interests and values. This report examines key areas in security sector programming and oversight where the U.S. Departments of Defense and State employ accountability mechanisms, with the goal of identifying ways to sharpen and knit together mechanisms for improving accountability and professionalism into a coherent approach for partner countries.

Illusions Of Control

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Author : Erica L. Gaston
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2024-08-06

Illusions Of Control written by Erica L. Gaston and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-06 with Political Science categories.

Over the last two decades, the United States has supported a range of militias, rebels, and other armed groups in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. Critics have argued that such partnerships have many perils, from enabling human rights abuses to seeding future threats. Policy makers, however, have sought to mitigate the risks of partnering with irregular armed groups. Militia group leaders in far-flung corners of these war-torn countries were subjected to background checks and instructed about international law and human rights, and their funding was cut when they crossed red lines. To what extent have such mechanisms curbed the dangers of proxy warfare, and what unforeseen consequences has this approach unleashed? Drawing on a decade of field research and hundreds of interviews with stakeholders, Erica L. Gaston unpacks the dilemmas of attempting to control proxy forces. She demonstrates that, although the tools U.S. policy makers used to constrain partners’ behavior increased in number and sophistication, they never fully addressed the range of political, security, and legal concerns surrounding these forces. Moreover, by shifting policy makers’ calculations, the use of proxy forces introduced additional moral hazards and may have enabled riskier decision making. Featuring substantial empirical detail and close analysis of key internal debates, Illusions of Control offers new perspectives on some of the most significant and controversial elements of recent U.S. security policy. In addition to nuanced insights about proxy relationships, this book provides a novel analytical toolkit for exploring transnational bargaining and foreign policy deliberations in hybrid political environments.

The Reporter

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013

The Reporter written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Judge advocates categories.

Human Rights Vetting

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014

Human Rights Vetting written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Human rights categories.

National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2014

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013

National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2014 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Military research categories.

Journal Of The Senate Of The United States Of America

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Author : United States. Congress. Senate
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1789

Journal Of The Senate Of The United States Of America written by United States. Congress. Senate and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1789 with Legislation categories.

State Foreign Operations And Related Programs Appropriations For 2015

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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014

State Foreign Operations And Related Programs Appropriations For 2015 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with United States categories.

Congressional Record

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Author : United States. Congress
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Law categories.

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Congressional Record

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Author : United States. Congress
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Law categories.