{"product_id":"2940148580492","title":"REFORM, CONFLICT, AND SECURITY IN ZAIRE","description":"During the Cold War, the U.S. Army developed a deep\u003cbr\u003einstitutional understanding of the politics, economics, security\u003cbr\u003econcerns, and cultures of the areas where it was heavily engaged,\u003cbr\u003eparticularly Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America.\u003cbr\u003eBut as the global security environment changes, the Army is\u003cbr\u003eincreasingly involved in regions where it has less experience.\u003cbr\u003eSub-Saharan Africa is a classic example. The Army is likely to\u003cbr\u003eplay an important role there in the coming years, whether through\u003cbr\u003ehumanitarian relief and peace operations or military-to-military\u003cbr\u003econtacts in Africa's new democracies. To prepare for this, the\u003cbr\u003eArmy must augment its understanding of the African security\u003cbr\u003eenvironment.\u003cbr\u003eU.S. foreign policy in Sub-Saharan Africa seeks stability,\u003cbr\u003edemocracy, and economic development. Despite recent positive\u003cbr\u003etrends, it is clear that not all African countries will move in\u003cbr\u003ethis direction; some will sink into greater violence and misery.\u003cbr\u003eIn the central part of the continent, Zaire is the linchpin.\u003cbr\u003eBecause of its great size and natural wealth, Zaire has the\u003cbr\u003eability to serve as either the locomotive of development or an\u003cbr\u003eagent of destabilization.\u003cbr\u003eIf Zaire collapses, the U.S. Army may become involved in a\u003cbr\u003emajor humanitarian relief operation. On the other hand, if Zaire\u003cbr\u003esucceeds at political reform and democratization, the Army may be\u003cbr\u003etasked to reinvigorate military-to-military contacts. This study\u003cbr\u003eis designed to offer Army planners and leaders an understanding\u003cbr\u003eof the current crisis in Zaire and provide recommendations on\u003cbr\u003efuture U.S. policy and Army activities.","brand":"ReadCycle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084234146032,"sku":"2940148580492","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148580492_p0.jpg?v=1763704771","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148580492","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}