Number: RL33557
Title: Peacekeeping and Related Stability Operations: Issues of U.S. Military Involvement
Authors: Nina M. Serafino, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The 110th Congress may well face several decisions regarding the preparation of U.S. military forces for stability missions, a major subset of which is peace operations. A November 28, 2005, Department of Defense (DOD) directive that designates stability operations as "core missions" of the U.S. military marks a major shift in attitudes regarding peacekeeping and related stability operations (also known as stabilization and reconstruction operations). Since then, DOD has worked to define specific changes that must be made to better accomplish such missions, some of which the U.S. military could implement on its own, while others would require Congressional approval.
Pages: 21
Date: January 24, 2007