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Ideas for Reform : US-UN Military Training

  • Help Africa Help Itself Militarily -- (March 18,2002) If the US seriously wants the African countries to help themselves, why cut the budget for the African Crisis Response Initiative (ACRI), a US-sponsored African military training program? (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 88 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • In Nepal, Annan Pledges UN Support for Peacekeeping Training Center -- (March 13, 2001) The Asia Regional Center for Peace and Disarmament could soon move from New York to Kathmandu to become part of a new training center in Nepal. The King of Nepal, Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, wants to "see the UN stronger and more effective. (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 57 Rating: 8.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
  • Pentagon Challenge: Build an Afghan Army -- (April 11, 2002) The Pentagon plans to deploy its special forces to jump-start the Afghani army. Yet the task of creating an ethnically balanced and a government-controlled army is not easy. (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 62 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • UK to Get UN Military College -- (October 5, 2000) The proposed UK college would run peacekeeping courses for officers of the armed forces of other countries. The UK Government acknowledged a need to improve the UN's rapid deployment capabilities and would be reviewing UK services' training and exercise programmes for the college to enhance training. (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 70 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • United Nations Peacekeeping Training Unit -- The Training and Evaluation Service was established by the General Assembly in order to coordinate and standardize training among Member States that contribute to peacekeeping. (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 124 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • US Foreign Military Training Global Reach, Global Power -- (February 2002) The US government’s training programs for foreign military and police forces have the potential of enhancing peacekeeping forces. Yet these programs should be kept under the close scrutiny of the Congress and the public. (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 86 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • US Overseas Military Training Grows Out of Sight -- (January 31, 2002) The report by Foreign Policy in Focus warns against the US’s rapid expansion of military ties with countries accused of questionable human rights records. As the Bush administration appears to make critical oversight of these programs more difficult, the US can consequently “foster, rather than hinder, terrorism.” (Added: 14-Jul-2004 Hits: 98 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It


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