Coordination Without Borders, Assigning US Military Officers to NGO World Headquarters: Rhetoric and Reality

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The monograph explores the challenges of coordinating military operations with NGOs, emphasizing the need for improved collaboration to enhance both military stability and NGO effectiveness. It highlights that since 1995, US military campaigns have involved significant Stability, Support, Transition, and Reconstruction (SSTR) operations, particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq. The author proposes that assigning Department of Defense officers to NGO headquarters could bridge gaps in coordination and improve operational outcomes. The work aims to provide actionable recommendations for fostering unity between military and NGO efforts.