Lessons from U.S. Allies in Security Cooperation with Third Countries
The Cases of Australia, France, and the United Kingdom
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Like the U.S. Air Force, many U.S. allies work with partner countries on security matters, sometimes even with the same partners, but on a smaller scale. But how, where, and why do these allies engage the same countries? Would working together in particular areas be worthwhile or viable and can specific lessons be learned from their experiences, for example, in the areas of planning, resourcing and assessments? This report explores these questions by examining both the positive aspects and the challenges of the security cooperation approaches of three U.S. allies, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom. These three capable allies are experienced in working with civilian counterparts and benefit from higher-level departmental guidance. They generally do so with relatively small budgets, leading them to learn to economize, pool resources, and take advantage of joint and interagency planning. These strategies can inform current U.S. thinking on security cooperation. They also suggest venues for further collaboration between allies, particularly in the three key areas of staff talks, exercises, and training followed by exercises.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
Australia's Approach to Security Cooperation
Chapter Three
France's Approach to Security Cooperation
Chapter Four
The United Kingdom's Approach to Security Cooperation
Chapter Five
Comparing the Case Studies
Chapter Six
Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendix A
Royal Australian Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix B
Brazilian Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix C
Chilean Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix D
Colombian Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix E
French Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix F
Indian Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix G
Israeli Air and Space Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix H
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix I
Pakistan Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix J
Republic of Korea Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix K
Singapore Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix L
South African Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix M
United Arab Emirates Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
Appendix N
Royal Air Force Activities with Foreign Partners
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