Hey Eric,
Thanks for the links !

... definition of a fragile state, simply, as one unable to meet its citizens’ expectations or manage changes in expectations and capacity through the political process.
If that were all it took to meet the definitions of a fragile State in Africa. There's little that I could gain from this in order to prepare for a tour in Sub-Sahara in any capacity even today. After more than 14 years, I could barely apply the same logic here.
Quote Originally Posted by Beelzebubalicious View Post
If we stop talking about what's not there and start noticing what is there
Concur. Not too sure why we can't see beyond our political means/methods. But then, being part of a Country Team never made much sense to me