Sustainable Development and the Environment

What role can the military play in the immediate aftermath of sudden onset natural and man-made disasters? How can military assets be successfully integrated into the overall relief effort? What lessons can be learnt from their deployment during recent disasters such as the Asian Tsunami and Pakistan earthquake? How are military and humanitarian mandates in disaster response best reconciled and actions co-ordinated? What actions should be taken between disasters to ensure a smooth, integrated international relief effort with military involvement during emergencies?

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