After The Spring: Reforming Arab Armies

During a time of often turbulent change in the Arab world, outsiders, such as the United States, are challenged to go beyond classical security sector assistance and instead rethink the security sector in these states in a more holistic and comprehensive manner. As Dr. Florence Gaub shows in this compelling monograph, seven areas are of particular concern when addressing the reform of Arab military forces and their domestic counterparts. Ranging from overpoliticization to financial constraints, the task to reform might be huge but is not unmanageable. Although the ongoing security challenges may invite postponement of reform until a more suitable moment, the time to reform is now more than ever.

Department of Defense officials and military leaders, Middle East veterans, Military and Afghanistan historians, University and College professors, instructors, students of military history, War College professors, international and domestic press, reporters and commentators.