This report for the Malian government explores the challenges in setting up a national security council and the most effective means for overcoming them. A theoretical framework is created and applied to three African countries serving as case studies. Suggestions for overcoming challenges and other impacts on effectiveness are discussed. Ultimately, a well-functioning NSC will be complemented by reforms elsewhere.
Pages
70
Format
Paperback
Publisher
RAND Corporation
Release
December 12, 2018
ISBN
1977401589
ISBN 13
9781977401588
Overcoming Challenges Arising from the Creation of National Security Councils: A Framework and Lessons from Sub-Saharan Africa
This report for the Malian government explores the challenges in setting up a national security council and the most effective means for overcoming them. A theoretical framework is created and applied to three African countries serving as case studies. Suggestions for overcoming challenges and other impacts on effectiveness are discussed. Ultimately, a well-functioning NSC will be complemented by reforms elsewhere.