Stabilization (warfare)

Stabilization is a dynamic to stabilize a region deemed unstable, as part of counter-insurgency in a war. Stabilization programs can include local development activities, like building roads and bridges, water wells, schools, and clinics in remote areas. Stabilization is different than humanitarian assistance in that it can be targeted at preferred groups and include improvements in conditions to start or increase economic activities. Per the Deputy Secretary of Defense Mick Mulroy stabilization is just as important in a counterinsurgency campaign as the military offensive.

Measuring stability supposes a baseline.

See also

• Stabilization, Security, Transition, and Reconstruction Operations
• United Nations peacekeeping
• United Nations Stabilisation Mission in Haiti