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This book explores the emerging phenomenon of complex humanitarian emergencies and the evolving policies of the United States in responding to these emergencies. In addition, Andrew Natsios examines the relationship of disaster response to U.S. foreign policy and national interest, and makes suggestions for improving both relief strategies and systems for designing those strategies. To these issues Natsios brings his first-hand experience in numerous key positions. Mr. Natsios provides case study analysis from these experiences over the past five years to illustrate the arguments presented in the book, particularly regarding Somalia, Angola, Sudan, Panama, and Kuwait and Kurdistan following the Gulf War. As former president George Bush indicates in his foreword to the volume, this book will make a substantive contribution to continuing and enhancing vitally important work. Of great interest to scholars, researchers, and policy makers in the areas of contemporary American foreign policy and humanitarian activities abroad.

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Andrew S. Natsios' thorough, penetrating and thought-provoking book looks at complex humanitarian emergencies (CHEs)....[T]his book has something for nearly everyone, from the policy wonk in suit and tie to the would-be warrior in BDUs. Natsios provides seven principles that should be required reading for civil-military planners at operational, theater and national strategic levels. Comprehensive and incisive, the book contains important recommendations for establishing objectives, gaining consensus, leveraging assets and improving timeliness and impact of intervention. -Military Review

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ANDREW S. NATSIOS served as director of the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance in USAID during the Bush administration, as President Bush's special coordinator of Somalia relief, as vice president of World Vision, a leading international nongovernmental organization involved in disaster responses, and as a civil affairs officer in the U.S. Army reserves.

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