U.S. Foreign Policy and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Humanitarian Relief in Complex Emergencies

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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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.,."Natsio's book is a timely addition to the international literature available on humanitarian."-Peacekeeping and International Relations
"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
...Natsio's book is a timely addition to the international literature available on humanitarian.-Peacekeeping and International Relations
"An absorbing study....Natsios is smart, incisive, and not afraid to rattle the china."-Washington Post
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
Natsios presents an insider's view of the possibilities and pitfalls of humanitarian relief in countries suffering severe political disruption.... The reader learns a great deal about the political infighting and bureaucratic politics surrounding such operations... this book is very timely and should evoke both thought and debate.-Choice
..."Natsio's book is a timely addition to the international literature available on humanitarian."-Peacekeeping and International Relations
""An absorbing study....Natsios is smart, incisive, and not afraid to rattle the china.""-Washington Post
"Natsios presents an insider's view of the possibilities and pitfalls of humanitarian relief in countries suffering severe political disruption.... The reader learns a great deal about the political infighting and bureaucratic politics surrounding such operations... this book is very timely and should evoke both thought and debate."-Choice

Author Bio

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.