United States' Security Consultant Model

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In this article, the concept of "Security Consultant" is introduced as a novel approach in local literature and its theoretical foundations are examined. The main concern of the researcher is to find a specific pattern and framework for the mission of a security consultant, for this purpose, the approach of the United States of America to provide security consultant assistance to the allied countries has been discussed based on the available documents and sources. This research was done by thematic analysis method and the elements and components of the pattern were recognized based on the themes identified in the sources. The case study of the United States consultant model shows that targeting, establishing the integration of actions and dividing specific tasks among the three main institutions in providing security consultant assistance (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense and USAID); Clarifying the security sector or the target society of the aid receiving country as well as the leveling of these aids are among the main components of the American model of security consultancy.

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