Civilians Quote by Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
“More than ever before, crisis management, reconstruction and development demand a new level of cooperation between nations, and between nations and international organisations, where military and civilian instruments are applied in a coordinated way.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: NATO Summit, 2009
Cooperation between states and international bodies must integrate military and civilian tools for crisis response and rebuilding.
In simple terms: Nations need to work together using both military and civilian means.
Key Takeaway
Coordinate all resources for effective crisis management.
Themes
cooperation
crisis management
military-civilian integration
international development
Mood
determined
strategic
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- humanitarian aid
- post‑conflict reconstruction
- disaster response
- development projects
Key Concepts
global governance
joint operations
peacebuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trust be built between military and NGOs?
- What mechanisms ensure equitable resource sharing?
A Different Perspective
Balancing military and civilian roles can be politically sensitive.
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