The Role of U.S. Elite Military Schools in Promoting Intercultural Understanding and Democratic Governance

Abstract

Educational exchanges at the U.S. military’s war and staff colleges promote intercultural understanding, international security, and help the United States achieve its foreign policy goals. This article provides an overview of the different types of U.S. military education and training programs that are open to foreign participation, and explores the differences between these and civilian exchange programs. It looks at the impacts of military educational exchange programs on their participants, and also draws lessons learned for the design and administration of exchange programs. 

Keywords

• Education,military,soft power,exchange,IMET,socialization,constructivism

The Role of U.S. Elite Military Schools in Promoting Intercultural Understanding and Democratic Governance

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