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Archived Events:
An archive of previous CCMR Events can be found here.


GPOI conducts a Senior Mission Leaders (SML) Course in Japan

SML Group Photo
SML Photo: Day 9
SML Photo: Day 3

The Center for Civil-Military Relations (CCMR), acting on behalf of US Pacific Command, jointly conducted with the Government of Japan a high-visibility Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) Senior Mission Leaders (SML) course October 19-30, 2009, at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo. This significant training event was to prepare senior, experienced international personnel to be leaders of UN peacekeeping missions. GPOI is the premier US Government peacekeeping training program; CCMR is a top provider of training within the program.

The SML course directly supports international efforts (e.g., the G8 Action Plan, UN Member States) to expand the available global pool of peacekeepers; more narrowly, senior leadership available for consideration as senior mission leaders. Significantly, it was the first SML course taught by member states. While this represented a departure from prior practice, it was a resounding success and demonstrated that the US Government -- through CCMR -- had the ability to substantially expand key elements of UN peacekeeping training.

Course participants comprised 26 military, police, and civilian officials from 13 countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region. As potential senior mission leaders, they were exposed during the course to current issues impacting senior mission leaders of UN missions: public information and the media; disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration; peace building; rule of law; protection of civilians; gender-based violence; security management; humanitarian affairs, human rights and integrated mission management among others. As a result of their participation, they add to the pool of experience the UN may consider when they select senior management teams. Further, after returning to their home countries, they may serve as mentors to national efforts to expand peacekeeping capabilities.

CCMR conducts its GPOI training under the rigorous auspices of UN-established training standards. Its faculty for the event comprised a multinational group of experienced, senior instructors with broad international peacekeeping experience, including four mentors who were former senior leaders of peacekeeping missions, a facilitator team with over 50 years peacekeeping training experience and guest lecturers from Headquarters, UN, Japanese peacekeeping related institutions, and from on-going UN peacekeeping missions.

The CCMR training event was a tremendous success, met all of its course objectives and resulted in an increase in senior mission leader availability. At the conclusion, the Government of Japan expressed its appreciation to US PACOM and to CCMR for efforts of all parties in planning and conducting this GPOI activity.



CSRS Conducts Tools for Cross-Cultural Understanding Course

CSRS Conducts "Tools for Cross-Cultural Understanding" Course

Congressman Sam Farr addresses participants at the course "Tools For Cross-Cultural Understanding," held by the Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies in Lansdowne, VA December 6-9, 2009. From L-R, back: CSRS Program Director Matt Vaccaro (standing), Consultant John Christiansen, and Ambassador John Herbst, Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, US Department of State.



IDARM in the Romanian Military Press

Between 23–28 August 2009, IDARM conducted a Defense Acquisition Mobile Education Team (MET) Seminar for the Romanian military officers and civilians involved in defense acquisition. Course topics included acquisition strategy, risk management, and others. The Romanian Military Newspaper “Observatorul Militar” devoted one page to the IDARM Seminar; the article contains comments from both the participants and IDARM faculty.

Participants comments:

IDARM MET gathered together 40 civilians and military officers — great for the strengthening of MOD inter-department/interagency cooperation.

Qualified instructors, capable to address military equipment acquisition. … Very useful case studies (for the practical application of the theoretical concepts).

For the entire article, click here.



Responses to Maritime Violence, 7-11 September 2009

CCMR conducted a five-day seminar entitled 'Responses to Maritime Violence' during the week of 7-11 September. This course, attended by maritime officials from six countries, is the first to be taught in-residence by CCMR. The curriculum brings together the diverse but interrelated strands of Maritime Security, emphasizing Maritime Terrorism, Piracy, Maritime Trafficking, and Port Security. Our colleagues (including two from India) told us that our material fills a significant hole in their professional education, and we are happy to fill it. Included was a workshop that required them to assess their own government's 'Maritime Domain Awareness', methodologies for analyzing risk, Maritime Law Enforcement, and strategy development. We plan to conduct the course each April and September at CCMR. Similar courses have been taught in mobile format for several years.



CCMR MET in Santiago, Chile

CCMR MET in Santiago, Chile

The Center for Civil-Military Relations (CCMR) recently sent a Mobile Education and Training team to Santiago, Chile to conduct a bi-lateral course entitled 'Defense Transformation' for Chilean military officers and defence ministry officials. The course purpose was to assist the participants in identifying how to manage comprehensive defense transformation. Participants are challenged in practical exercises to design model plans for transforming their military to respond to principal threats, utilizing a realistic fictional scenario and a capabilities-based defense planning methodology.

Chile's National Academy of Political and Strategic Studies (ANEPE) provided the venue and many of their professors were also course participants. In partnership with ANEPE and the Ministry of Defence, CCMR has provided defense educational support to Chile since 2002 through courses, accreditation evaluations, and academic publications and exchanges. The Defense Transformation course was designed to support previous CCMR civil-military relations programs by focusing more narrowly on transforming national military capabilities to be a more effective and relevant instrument of national power in complex 21st century conflicts and crises.



CCMR MET in Cameroon, July 2009

Between 27-29 July 2009, CCMT conducted a Mobile Education Team (MET) Seminar on "Civil-Military Relations (CMR) -Legislative Process Focus", in Yaounde, Cameroon, for Cameroon military officers and civilian representatives of the Parliament, civil society and the media. Various articles in newspapers and websites commended CCMR's work in Cameroon.

Civils et militaires : Les rapports en question
La question était au centre d'un séminaire organisé à l'initiative de l'ambassade des Etats-Unis d'Amérique. Les exemples de directeurs de publications et de rédacteurs d'articles interpellés ou condamnés pour "divulgation de secrets militaires" sont légions dans la jeune histoire de la presse libre au Cameroun, voire les réponses biaisées de membres du gouvernement à l'interpellation de parlementaires à l'Assemblée nationale. C'est pour examiner les relations entre civils et militaires avec un accent particulier sur les relations entre les forces de sécurité et le pouvoir législatif dans un environnement camerounais où l'information militaire est toujours frappée du sceau "Secret Défense" tel est l'objectif de la rencontre de cinq jours qui a regroupé à Yaoundé, experts militaires du Cameroun, députés et hommes de médias à l'initiative de l'ambassade des Etats-Unis d'Amérique.

To view this entire article, as well as other articles covering the seminar, please visit the following links:
PDF compilation of articles about CCMR in Cameroon
actualité article
Intégration article



NPS Graduate is Aide de Camp to General McChrystal

NPS Graduate is Aide de Camp to General McChrystal

July 2009: Captain Jason Howk, a Foreign Area Officer (FAO) and December 2008 graduate of the Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School was selected by General Stan McChrystal, the U.S. Commander in Afghanistan, to be his Aide de Camp. Prior to attending NPS, Captain Howk worked closely with LTG Karl Eikenberry, also in Kabul.



Garuda Shield 2009

Garuda Shield 2009: Selection of Articles

Source: The Jakarta Post


Indonesia Conducts Military Exercise With 21 Other Countries

Bandung, West Java (ANTARA News) — The Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) is conducting a joint military exercise with 21 other nations to intensify cooperation and professionalism in United Nations (UN) missions. The joint military exercise, codenamed "Garuda Shield 2009", was officially launched by TNI Chief General Djoko Santoso at the Army`s Infantry Education Center at Cipatat here on Tuesday. The exercise, sponsored the US Pacific Command (USPACOM,) is the third held in Asia. The first joint military exercise was organized in Mongolia under the codename "Khan Quest" (2007),and the second in Bangladesh under the codename "Santi Dhoot" (2008). "Garuda Shield" is implemented in two stages, namely a command post rehearsal (June 16-22), and a field rehearsal (June 22-29). The command post rehearsal is being participated in by nine countries, and the field rehearsal will be joined by 12 countries. The participating countries include the the United States, Japan, Australia, South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Thailand and several other Asian countries. The exercise is aimed at increasing solidarity in the implementation of UN missions, especially among troop contributing countries (TCC). At the launching of the exercise, an exhibition of main defense equipment system made by state arms industry PT Pindad was held. General Djoko Santoso said the exercise was aimed at optimizing cooperation among troop contributing countries to UN missions, following complex strategic environmental developments marked by among other things the global financial crisis, swine flu pandemic, terrorism, transnational crimes, and border conflicts. "Those issues force us to establish cooperation in dealing with the issues to create regional security especially in Asia and the Pacific," he said. Meanwhile, USPACOM Representative Major General Miyagi expressed his gratitude to the Indonesian government for hosting the joint military exercise of UN peace-keeping troops.

Source: Antara


Indonesia Hosts UN Joint Military Training Exercise

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: The Indonesian military (TNI) opened a joint military exercise in West Java on Tuesday (16/6) which involves troops from 19 countries. The two-week exercise called Garuda Shield was opened by TNI Commander General Djoko Suyanto at the Cipatat Infantry Headquarters training facility in West Bandung, West Java. "The training is to improve the operational capacity of the United Nations peace force in line with the standard of the United Nations," said General Suyanto. General Suyanto said that the training was aimed at improving state capability in peace support operations. Nine countries are participating in the Command Post Training Exercise: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, Tonga, and the US. Those taking part in the Field Training Exercise are Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.

Source: TEMPO Interactive, ALWAN RIDHA RAMDANI


Garuda Shield 2009

Garuda Shield to Sharpen UN Cooperation

US Maj. Gen. Vern T. Miyagi, center, during the opening ceremony of a joint UN exercise, inspecting a CornerShot weapon designed for special forces. (Photo: Tatan Syuflana, AP)

Bandung. The Armed Forces began joint exercises with 21 other nations on Tuesday in an effort to increase cooperation in United Nations missions and to foster stability in the Asia-Pacific. Gen. Djoko Santoso, chief of the Armed Forces, officially launched the exercise, code-named Garuda Shield 2009, at the Army's Infantry Education Center in Cipatat in West Java on Tuesday. The exercise, sponsored by the US Pacific Command, is the third such operation to be held in Asia. The first exercise was organized in Mongolia under the code name Khan Quest in 2007, and the second, called Santi Dhoot, took place in Bangladesh in 2008. Military officials said Garuda Shield would incorporate two stages, including a command post operation this week, and a mock field mission next week from June 22-29. Nine countries are slated to take part in the first phase, while an additional 12 nations would participate in the field exercise. The United States, Japan, Australia, South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Thailand and several other Asian countries, including Malaysia, are taking part in the exercise. The event is aimed at increasing solidarity among soldiers from countries contributing troops to UN missions. Djoko said the exercise aimed to improve cooperation among participating forces in light of complex geopolitical developments such as the global financial crisis and the swine flu pandemic, as well as ongoing threats from terrorism, transnational crimes, and border conflicts. "Those issues force us to establish cooperation in dealing with the issues to create regional security, particularly in Asia and the Pacific," he said. Meanwhile, US Pacific Command representative Maj. Gen. Miyagi thanked the Indonesian government for hosting the joint military exercise for UN peacekeeping troops. Under the UN’s international banner, Indonesia has deployed personnel to conflict zones throughout the world, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Egypt, Georgia, Iraq, Kuwait, Mozambique, the Philippines and Somalia. Indonesian’s peacekeeping forces are under deployment in Lebanon and Congo.

Source: The Jakarta Globe


Indonesia In Joint Army Exercise With 21 Countries

BANDUNG (WEST JAVA), June 16 — The Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) is conducting a joint military exercise with 21 nations, to intensify cooperation and professionalism in United Nations (UN) missions, reports Antara news agency today. The joint military exercise, codenamed "Garuda Shield 2009", was officially launched by TNI Chief General Djoko Santoso at the Army’s Infantry Education Centre at Cipatat here. The exercise, sponsored the US Pacific Command (USPACOM) is the third held in Asia. The first joint military exercise was organised in Mongolia, under the codename "Khan Quest" (2007),and the second in Bangladesh, under the codename "Santi Dhoot" (2008). "Garuda Shield" will be implemented in two stages, namely a command post rehearsal (June 16-22), and a field rehearsal (June 22-29). The command post rehearsal will involve nine countries, while the field rehearsal will be joined by 12 nations. The participating countries include the United States, Japan, Australia, South Korea, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Thailand and several other Asian countries. The exercise is aimed at increasing solidarity in the implementation of UN missions, especially among troop contributing countries (TCC). At the launching of the exercise, an exhibition of main defence equipment systems made by state arms industry PT Pindad was held. General Djoko Santoso said the exercise was aimed at optimising cooperation among troop contributing countries to UN missions, following complex strategic environmental developments marked by, among other things, the global financial crisis; swine flu pandemic; terrorism; transnational crimes; and border conflicts. "Those issues force us to establish cooperation in dealing with the issues to create regional security especially in Asia and the Pacific," he said. Meanwhile, USPACOM expressed its gratitude to the Indonesian government for hosting the joint military exercise of UN peace-keeping troops.

Source: Bernama



CCMR MET on Federalism in Nepal

CCMR MET on Federalism in Nepal, 30 March – 4 April 2009

CCMR participated in a workshop on Federalism and Security in Nepal co-hosted by South Asia Center for Policy Studies (SACEPS), Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) and Asia Foundation (AF). The workshop, held March 30 to April 3, looked at federalism with Nepal. The workshop was conducted in support of the efforts of the current Nepalese government and the political parties in Nepal to implement the requirements laid down in the interim constitution for the development of the new constitution. However, there remain sharp differences of opinion on the final form of Federalism. The group's final report was presented to the Chairman of Nepal Constituent Assembly/Parliament's Committee on State Affairs and Constitutional Reform. Participants included senior members of Nepal Government, political parties, civil society, security agencies, Kathmandu Diplomatic Corps and two security experts and speakers from India. The workshop examined several different forms of federalism with speakers from India and the United States explaining how their federal structures evolved. These presentations helped establish some common terms and examine how federal structures can be adapted to the political circumstance.



Workshop Explores Bond Between Economic Recovery and International Stability

Workshop Explores Bond Between Economic Recovery and International Stability

Article By: MC2 Kellie Arakawa

At the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies (CSRS), educational programs explore methods for creating jobs and rebuilding livelihoods in post-conflict environments, highlighting the important role economic recovery serves in maintaining peace and enhancing international security.

In April, CSRS hosted its second economic recovery workshop for representatives of military, government, non-governmental and international organizations and agencies. The event, "Getting Back to Work: Rebuilding Livelihoods in Post-Conflict Environments," gave a wide range of participants — many of whom have extensive experience in the economics of post-conflict reconstruction — greater knowledge of the different tools, methods and frameworks for creating jobs and rebuilding livelihoods.

To view the entire article, click here



Jasper

CCMR Prof Pioneers Book on Transforming Defense Capabilities

Article By: Barbara Honegger
April 17, 2009


The new textbook is a collaborative effort among the Naval Postgraduate School; Supreme Headquarters, Allied Command Transformation; U.S. Joint Forces Command Experimentation Directorate; the Office of the Secretary of Defense Transformation Chairs Network; and U.S. Pacific Command Experimentation Directorate, which also endorse its content. For the entire article click here.



CCMR MET in Argentina - April 2009CCMR IDT MET in Argentina, 20-24 April 09

Between 20-24 Apr 09, Scott Jasper, International Defense Transformation Program Manager; Thomas Bruneau, Program Manager for Latin America; Ralph Doughty, Transformation Chair at the Army Command and General Staff College; Stein Ellingsen and Scott Moreland, CCMR lecturers; and Paul Giarra, Practical Exercise facilitator, participated in an IMET-funded seminar at the National Defense Academy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. During the plenary sessions, Jasper introduced the Capabilities-Based Approach as it applies in the context of the Combined Operating Environment. Dr. Bruneau focused on the evolution of professional military education, while General Doughty shared insights on U.S. transformation concepts and implementation via a case study of the Army’s Stryker program. Moreland and Ellingsen shared observations, best practices, and lessons learned from OIF/ISAF and UN peace support operations, respectively, with Mr. Ellingsen offering an additional presentation on UN Logistics as specifically requested by the Ministry. Each participant was also provided with Jasper’s recently published edited volume, Transforming Defense Capabilities.


CCMR MET in San Salvador, 23-27 March 2009

CCMR MET in San Salvador, 23-27 March 2009

Between 23-27 Mar 09, Professor Thomas Bruneau, Program Manager for Latin America, Kara L. Bue, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, and Richard B. Goetze, Jr., Deputy Program Manager for Latin America, participated in an IMET-funded seminar at the Center for High Strategic Studies (CAEE), in San Salvador, El Salvador. In addition, Vice Admiral (USN-retired) Daniel Oliver, President of the Naval Post Graduate School attended and observed the seminar for three days. This CAEE class consisted of 55 participants, including thirty-nine civilians and sixteen officers from the armed forces. The team of an academic, a retired senior officer, and a person with political experience was perfect for the CAEE course. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Vice Minister of National Defense (Vice Admiral Palacio Luna). The closing ceremony was officiated by the Vice Minister of National Defense and the Chargé of the American Embassy, Robert Blau.



'Responses to Terrorism' Class at NPS

Center for Civil-Military Relations Hosts 'Responses to Terrorism' Class at NPS

By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John R. Fischer (published on NPS Website: Wednesday, September 24, 2008)

The Center for Civil-Military Relations (CCMR) at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted an interactive 'Civil-Military Responses to Terrorism' seminar for international students in Monterey, Calif., between Sept. 8 and 19, 2008.

This class welcomed 33 participants from 27 countries, bringing the total number of participants to approximately 4,000 students from more than 120 countries for the last six years.

For more information click here.



Mr. John Feeley Visits Baghdad, Iraq

CCMR Visit in Iraq

CCMR Mideast Program Director, Mr. John Feeley, visited Baghdad, Iraq, from 20 to 28 June 2008 for consultations regarding CCMR support to U.S. and Government of Iraq efforts to build capacity and to continue security sector reform. Mr. Feeley's visit was at the behest and through the sponsorship of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Security. The purpose of Mr. Feeley's visit was to consult with senior Iraqi officials involved in security and seek out areas of mutual interest with regard to senior education.



Publications

Archived Publications:
An archive of CCMR publications can be found here.


Recent CCMR Faculty Publications

Author: Florina Cristiana Matei

The Challenges of Intelligence Sharing in Romania

Published in: Intelligence and National Security, Volume 24, Issue 4 August 2009 , pages 574 - 585.

For more information click here

Author: Florina Cristiana Matei

The Legal Framework for Intelligence in Post-Communist Romania

Published in: International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence, Volume 22, Issue 4 December 2009 , pages 667 - 698.

For more information click here

Authors: Thomas C. Bruneau; Florina Cristiana Matei; Sak Sakoda

National Security Councils: Their Potential Functions in Democratic Civil-Military Relations

Published in: Defense & Security Analysis, Volume 25, Issue 3 September 2009 , pages 255 - 269.

For more information click here


Conference Report:

Reorganizing U.S. Government Democracy Promotion Efforts
Report of a Conference Held at Stanford University Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law

May 8-9, 2008


CCMR Faculty Article:

Thomas C. Bruneau and Florina Cristiana (Cris) Matei

Towards a New Conceptualization of Democratization and Civil-Military Relations

Democratization, Vol.15, No.5, December 2008, pp.909-929
ISSN 1351-0347 print/1743-890X online
DOI: 10.1080/13510340802362505 # 2008 Taylor & Francis


CCMR and RESDAL

Ever since the founding of the Red de Seguridad y Defensa de America Latina (RESDAL) in 2001, CCMR has had a close and collaborative relationship with the main individuals and organizations involved with the network. CCMR faculty have worked with Marcela Donadio and the team at SER en el 2000 in Buenos Aires, and have collaborated at academic conferences there, in Chile, Ecuador, and through the active group on Democracy and Security of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA). When CCMR was asked to assist in the English publication of the updated ATLAS we responded enthusiastically. Now that we see the final product, not only in Spanish and English, but also in French, we are doubly pleased we were able to support this important initiative.

The PDFs of the English edition of the ATLAS can be found at:

A Comparative Atlas of Defence in Latin America 2008
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Legal Framework
Chapter 2: The Budgets
Chapter 3: Political Definitions
Chapter 4: Congressional Powers
Chapter 5: System Organization
Chapter 6: The Ministries of Defence
Chapter 7: Defence Education
Chapter 8: The Armed Forces
Chapter 9: Argentina
Chapter 10: Bolivia
Chapter 11: Brazil
Chapter 12: Chile
Chapter 13: Colombia
Chapter 14: Dominican Republic
Chapter 15: Ecuador
Chapter 16: El Salvador
Chapter 17: Guatemala
Chapter 18: Honduras
Chapter 19: Mexico
Chapter 20: Nicaragua
Chapter 21: Paraguay
Chapter 22: Peru
Chapter 23: Uruguay
Chapter 24: Venezuela
Chapter 25: Special Report: Peace Operations and Cooperation in Latin America


Report

IMET Assessment Project 2007-2008

Impact of International Military Education (IMET) on Graduate Education

A Research Report by
Thomas C. Bruneau
Kathleen Peggar
Elisabeth Wright



CCMR Faculty Article

Democracy and Effectiveness: Adapting Intelligence for the Fight Against Terrorism

Thomas C. Bruneau


Thomas Bruneau and Harold Trinkunas

NPS Professors Provide New Insight on Global Politics and Civil Military Relations

Global Politics Of Defense Reform

Edited by Thomas Bruneau and Harold Trinkunas


This volume analyzes the impact of key global trends on civil-military relations by examining defense reform processes since the end of the Cold War. Civil - military relations are reconceptualized to emphasize three dimensions: civilian control of the armed forces, effectiveness in carrying out roles and missions, and efficiency in use of resources. For more information click here.

"An excellent piece of work. I know of no other book that has dealt with so large a sample of different aspects of defense reform on four continents. This volume truly goes beyond the existing literature in civil-military relations. It addresses a broad audience with clarity and impressive insight " a most welcome and highly informative reading for students and scholars of civil-military relations around the globe."
AUREL CROISSANT, Professor, Institute of Political Science, Ruprecht-Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany


Book Cover: Who guards the guardians and how: democratic civil-military relations

The April 2007 Choice review resulted in the decision to include Who guards the guardians and how: democratic civil-military relations, ed. by Thomas C. Bruneau and Scott D. Tollefson. Texas, 2006, in the competition for the Outstanding Academic Book title. The book won the Outstanding Academic Titles, 2007. Choice, v.45, no. 05, January 2008

April 2007 Choice Review:

"This excellent volume explains the ways in which political and military institutions may structure civil-military relations and create effective and politically reliable armed forces. This book fills an important gap in the literature relating to this subject because, strange as it may seem, there is no systematic treatment of this subject even though it is critically important for democratizing states (and, one might argue, for existing democracies) as democratization theorists seldom do more than merely point out the significance of creating democratic civil-military relations. The book is informed by theory, to be sure, but its main value lies in excellent and wide-ranging chapters that show what can go wrong and why in postauthoritarian environments, and it suggests ways in which pitfalls may be avoided. Particularly valuable are the chapters by editor Bruneau and Jeanne Kinney Giraldo, eminent social scientists whose knowledge of diverse postauthoritarian polities and confident "technical" expertise shine through every page. This is one of the most useful books published on civil-military relations in the last fifty years. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, and practitioners.."

— Z. Barany, University of Texas at Austin

Outstanding Academic Title Award

Every year, Choice subject editors single out for recognition the most significant print and electronic works reviewed in Choice during the previous calendar year. Appearing annually in Choice's January issue, this prestigious list of publications reflects the best in scholarly titles and attracts extraordinary attention from the academic library community. The 2007 feature includes 646 titles in 54 disciplines and subsections. In awarding OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE status, the editors apply several criteria to reviewed titles: overall excellence in presentation and scholarship; importance relative to other literature in the field distinction as a first treatment of a given subject in book or electronic form; originality or uniqueness of treatment; value to undergraduate students; importance in building undergraduate library collections. The list cites only bibliographic information. The number and publication issue of each review are also provided to assist readers wishing detailed evaluations of the titles. In publishing the OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE feature, Choice acknowledges and honors the authors, editors, and publishers of these works for their vital contribution to the scholarly endeavor.

See Choice Reviews Online


Book Cover:  Soldier and Politics Transformed

Soldier and Politics Transformed

Dr. Donald Abenheim

Published by: Miles-Verlag

ISBN 9783937885063



Book Cover:  International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence

Romania's Intelligence Community: From an Instrument of Dictatorship to Serving Democracy




Author: Florina Cristiana (Cris) Matei
CCMR Research Associate

Published by: International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence

Online Publication Date: 01 December 2007

Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information here.


Recent Articles by CCMR faculty
in "Strategic Insight" electronic journal, produced by the Center for Contemporary Conflict at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School.

The Democratic Challenge: Transparency, Accountability, and Effectiveness in Intelligence

Introductory Overview

Introduction: Challenges to Effectiveness in Intelligence Due to the Need for Transparency and Accountability in Democracy
by Thomas C. Bruneau

Feature Articles

Intelligence Secrecy and Transparency: Finding the Proper Balance from the War of Independence to the War on Terror
by CAPT Timothy J. Doorey, USN

Reconciling Intelligence Effectiveness and Transparency: The Case of Romania
by Florina Cristiana (Cris) Matei

Intelligence Reforms in Brazil: Contemporary Challenges and the Legacy of the Past
by Thomas C. Bruneau

Intelligence Reform in Colombia: Transparency and Effectiveness against Internal Threats
by Steven C. Boraz

"Shaping Intelligence as a Profession in Romania: Reforming Intelligence Education after 1989"

Florina Cristiana (Cris) Matei

Research paper no. 110, June 2007, for The Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS), Greece


Book Cover:  Contract Administration

Risk Management in Public Contracting

Elisabeth Wright, Ph. D., CPCM


In Risk Management in Public Contracting, Elisabeth Wright, Ph.D., CPCM, offers a concise yet thorough overview of risk and risk management in public sector contracting. Emphasizing the fluid environment of contracting and contract management, Ms. Wright underscores how planning, monitoring, anticipating change, and proactive oversight immediately impact the success of contract's stated outcomes. Risk Management in Public Contracting not only defines risk in the procurement cycle, but provides a theoretical background for understanding the nature of risk. Identitfying a framework and methodology for managing risk ensures the sucess of both the public agency and the government supplier.

Please contact Fuad Abutaleb at fabutaleb@nigp.org to place an order for this book


Book Cover:  Contract Administration

Contract Administration LEAP Textbook

William D. Davison, CPPO Elisabeth Wright, Ph. D., CPCM NIGP

As Public Procurement Officials Control 23% of the United States Gross National Product through an annual acquisition of $2.1 trillion in goods and services. Contract Administration text has been developed by NIGP to provide a bridge between those who operate within the public sector and academia as a first step toward identifying the body of knowledge associated with public procurement. The Focus of "Contract Administration" is the achievement of stated goals and objectives through contract performance. The field embraces a longstanding recognition of three broad goals: a quality product, on time, and within budget. Quality contract administration must take a two-pronged approach: process and product focus. With emphasis on process and dependent on the specifics of any contractual arrangement, this book will prove to be a valuable tool for developing a strong understanding of the complexities of contract administration and recognize the importance of planning, monitoring, and proactive insight into and oversight of contract performance for the public procurement professional. It is one of six within the NIGP Foundation offerings in the Learning and Education to Advance Procurement Curriculum. (163 pages)

Please contact Fuad Abutaleb at fabutaleb@nigp.org to place an order for this book


Paper:

Mongolia's Peacekeeping Commitment Training, Deployment and Evolution of Field Information Capabilities

by Jargalsaikhan Mendee
Colonel, Mongolian Army

About the Author:

Colonel Mendee is posted as a Defense and Military AttachAc to the Embassy of Mongolia in the United States. He graduated from the Mongolian Military Academy and the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. Prior to this posting, he served as a specialist at the Strategic Planning and Policy Directorate and Foreign Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Defense, as well as Senior National Representative to the U.S. Central Command.


Book Cover: Reforming Intelligence. Obstacles to Democratic Control and Effectiveness

Published in June 2007: Reforming Intelligence. Obstacles to Democratic Control and Effectiveness


Edited By: Thomas C. Bruneau and Steven C. Boraz

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Review

"The authors' . . . work cries out for attention from policymakers and scholars because it deals with a subject that needs to be an integral part of any policy debate in this age of global counterterrorism. . . . There is little doubt that this anthology will make a major splash in intelligence studies circles."

— Michael A. Turner, Cannon Professor of International Relations, Alliant International University, and author of Why Secret Intelligence Fails


Book Cover: Terrorism Financing and State Responses

Terrorism Financing and State Responses
A Comparative Perspective

Edited by Jeanne K. Giraldo and Harold A. Trinkunas

Press Release

Reviews

"This is the best book I have read on contemporary terrorist finance."

—Rohan Gunaratna, Head, International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, Singapore, and author of Inside Al Queda: Global Network of Terror


"This is an excellent work, and the authors ought to be commended for addressing such a difficult topic in so many interesting ways."

—John Horgan, University of St. Andrews


Disclaimer: Material contained herein is made available for the purpose of peer review and discussion and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense.

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