From chaos to cohesion a regional approach to security, stability, and development in Sub-Saharan Africa - Chido, Diane E. (U.S. Army War College Press [u.a.], 2013)
"April 2013."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-50)
Introduction -- Dismal inheritance -- Regional communities' first step toward a viable African Union. African sovereign state instability -- EU/NATO model for integration? -- United States of Africa? Was Gaddafi right? -- Security first -- Today's African Union security architecture -- Regional approach to African security -- Applying regional approaches to key security threats. North African unrest and Islamic extremism -- African mercenaries and insurgencies -- Dangerous spaces -- Demographics -- Resource shortages resulting in conflict -- Development and investment through regional markets -- Continued U.S. diplomatic and military engagement in Sub-Saharan Africa. Encouraging integrative strategies to address regional security concerns -- U.S. Army role in African security integration. Cross-cultural training and synchronizing strategic and tactical leadership