Effective and Conflict-Aware Stabilization

The CSIS Project on Fragility and Mobility researches, convenes civilian and military stakeholder discussions, and provides practical findings and recommendations on how the U.S. government can pursue more effective and conflict-aware stabilization

 

Stabilization is an “inherently political endeavor involving an integrated civilian-military process to create conditions where locally legitimate authorities and systems can peaceably manage conflict and prevent a resurgence of violence.”

Countries beset by instability from terrorist organizations or contested by state-based adversaries will continue to pose national security challenges to the United States. Facing political and budgetary constraints, the United States must be more selective and disciplined in how it scopes and executes stabilization in conflict-affected countries to ensure it meets clearly defined U.S. and partner political goals.

Stabilization Assistance amid Geopolitical Competition: A Case Study of Eastern Syria

Using eastern Syria as a case study, this CSIS brief examines how U.S. stabilization assistance can potentially serve as a tool in geopolitical competition by supporting locally legitimate political actors to stand up against external meddling.

Photo: GEORGE OURFALIAN/AFP via Getty Images

Photo: GEORGE OURFALIAN/AFP via Getty Images

Mapping Stabilization in Post-Peace Accord Colombia

Colombia’s future hinges on it pursuing integrated and conflict-aware approaches to stabilization following the FARC peace accord. CSIS presents an interactive map showing three relevant and important post-peace accord efforts overlaid with recent social leader killings.

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Photo: Felipe Pinilla/Adobe Stock

Pursuing Effective and Conflict-Aware Stabilization: Lessons from beyond the Beltway

This brief unpacks the challenges, opportunities, and lessons of U.S. stabilization efforts in Lebanon and Colombia, proposing ways to better integrate principles of the U.S. government's Stabilization Assistance Review into future U.S. engagement and planning.

Photo: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images

Photo: LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images

Colombia at a Stabilization Crossroads

Colombia was on the verge of becoming a failed state 20 years ago. Today, Colombia finds itself at a crossroads. A more promising future hinges on the Colombian government pursuing an integrated and conflict-aware approach to stabilization in Colombia’s territories.

Photo: Adobe Stock

Photo: Adobe Stock

Reimagining “Stabilization” in Lebanon

Amid historic protests and economic turmoil in Lebanon, U.S. policy and programming must refocus on drivers of conflict in Lebanon and be designed to be agile and responsive to unanticipated and rapid changes in the environment.

Photo: IBRAHIM CHALHOUB/AFP/Getty Images

Photo: IBRAHIM CHALHOUB/AFP/Getty Images

Pursuing Effective and Conflict-Aware Stabilization: Partnering for Success

This new joint CSIS brief from the Project on Prosperity and Development and the Cooperative Defense Project argues that stabilization success depends on how local, U.S. interagency, and international levels share the burden and leverage comparative strengths.

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Photo: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images

Pursuing Effective and Conflict- Aware Stabilization: Framing and Constructing a Roadmap

Facing political and budgetary constraints, the United States must be more selective and disciplined in how it scopes and executes stabilization in conflict-affected countries to ensure it meets clearly defined U.S. and partner political goals.

Photo: ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

Photo: ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

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Erol Yayboke

Erol Yayboke

Director, Project on Fragility and Mobility and Senior Fellow, International Security Program
Janina Staguhn

Janina Staguhn

Associate Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
Annie Pforzheimer

Annie Pforzheimer

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Project on Prosperity and Development

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Why We Fight: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Blattman

Please join the CSIS Project on Fragility and Mobility from 10:00 - 11:00 am on September 7 for a discussion with economist and political scientist Dr. Chris Blattman on his recent book, Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace.

Event by Erol Yayboke and Chris Blattman — September 7, 2022

World Migration Report 2022: Deciphering Global Trends and Complexities

Please join the CSIS Project on Fragility and Mobility on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, for a discussion on the 2022 World Migration Report (WMR) published biennially by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Event by Erol Yayboke , Marie McAuliffe , Professor Gibril Faal , and Professor Katharine M. Donato — April 6, 2022

Visas for Our Afghan Partners: What Does the United States Owe Its Afghan Allies?

Please join us for a detailed discussion on what the United States owes its Afghan allies, the Special Immigrant Visa process, and what other options exist outside SIVs as the situation in Afghanistan develops.

Event by Earl Anthony Wayne , Daniel F. Runde , Janice Jacobs , Ambassador Ryan Crocker , Jill Marie Bussey , and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) — July 16, 2021

Online Event: Pursuing Effective and Conflict-Aware Stabilization (Part 1)

Please join the CSIS Cooperative Defense Project and Project on Prosperity and Development for a discussion on best practices the U.S. government can implement to conduct more effective and conflict-aware stabilization. 

Event by Michele Piercey , Elizabeth Hume , Eythan Sontag , and Melissa Dalton — May 5, 2020

Pursuing Effective and Conflict-Aware Stabilization: Lessons from beyond the Beltway

This brief unpacks the challenges, opportunities, and lessons of U.S. stabilization efforts in Lebanon and Colombia, proposing ways to better integrate principles of the U.S. government's Stabilization Assistance Review into future U.S. engagement and planning.

Brief by Erol Yayboke , Janina Staguhn , Hijab Shah , and Melissa Dalton — April 30, 2020

Colombia at a Stabilization Crossroads

Colombia was on the verge of becoming a failed state 20 years ago. Today, Colombia finds itself at a crossroads. A more promising future hinges on the Colombian government pursuing an integrated and conflict-aware approach to stabilization in Colombia’s territories.

Brief by Janina Staguhn , Erol Yayboke , and Melissa Dalton — March 5, 2020

Reimagining “Stabilization” in Lebanon

Amid historic protests and economic turmoil in Lebanon, U.S. policy and programming must refocus on drivers of conflict in Lebanon and be designed to be agile and responsive to unanticipated and rapid changes in the environment.

Commentary by Erol Yayboke , Hijab Shah , and Melissa Dalton — December 17, 2019

Pursuing Effective and Conflict-Aware Stabilization

Please join the CSIS International Security Program and Project on Prosperity and Development for a discussion on pursuing effective and conflict-aware stabilization in light of the new Stabilization Assistance Review framework.

Event by Erol Yayboke and Melissa Dalton — April 30, 2019

Pursuing Effective and Conflict-Aware Stabilization: Partnering for Success

This new joint CSIS brief from the Project on Prosperity and Development and the Cooperative Defense Project argues that stabilization success depends on how local, U.S. interagency, and international levels share the burden and leverage comparative strengths.

Brief by Erol Yayboke , MacKenzie Hammond , Hijab Shah , and Melissa Dalton — April 30, 2019