The Strategic Competition for Partnership

Melville identifies key principles learned through analyzing over seventy engagements between a US Army Africa deputy commanding general (DCG) and leaders such as chiefs of defense, land component commanders, UN commanders, and ambassadors, as well as DCG engagements as a co-exercise director for ma...

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Published in:Military Review 2022-05, Vol.102 (3), p.58-66
Main Author: Melville, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambassadors
Armed forces
Army
Diplomatic & consular services
Generals
Leadership
Military exercises
Neocolonialism
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Summary:Melville identifies key principles learned through analyzing over seventy engagements between a US Army Africa deputy commanding general (DCG) and leaders such as chiefs of defense, land component commanders, UN commanders, and ambassadors, as well as DCG engagements as a co-exercise director for major military exercises involving well over half the countries in Africa. She states that from this analysis, many patterns emerge for how to successfully build, maintain, and expand strategic relationships into sustainable partnerships. From the vantage point of an aide-de-camp, the following insights delve into the inner workings of a senior leader's engagement preparation, execution, and follow-up. The importance of engaging partners successfully is critical within strategic competition. To strengthen this advantage and build strategic partnerships, transparency and an outward sense of humility, particularly in addressing complex problems, is key.
ISSN:0026-4148
1943-1147