Title page
Contents
Summary 4
01. Introduction 6
02. The current UK MOD approach 9
Complex security threats and human suffering in weakened and failed states 10
The character of conflict continues to evolve 12
Shifting to the left of the conflict curve 13
Preventing violent conflict by building long-term stability 16
The MOD already possesses an engagement capability through its global network 18
The MOD's global engagement network is not yet optimized for persistent engagement 19
03. What is the solution? 22
04. Recommendations and conclusion 34
Acronyms and abbreviations 37
About the author 38
Acknowledgments 38
Figure 1. Developing understanding and practical wisdom for persistent engagement 23