S.Amdt. 3335

1. Adds SEC. 1022. REPORT ON CAPACITIES OF UNITED NATIONS AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT STABILIZATION AND POST-CONFLICT OPERATIONS at the end of subtitle C of title X

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   (4) The term "national", except as provided in paragraph (3), has the meaning given such term in section 101(21) of such Act.

   Inserted: SEC. 1022. REPORT ON CAPACITIES OF UNITED NATIONS AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT STABILIZATION AND POST-CONFLICT OPERATIONS.

   Inserted: (a) Study on Capacities.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Secretary of State, conduct a study assessing the capacities of the United Nations and regional organizations of governments to contribute to stabilization and post-conflict operations.

   Inserted: (b) Matters To Be Included in Study.--The study under subsection (a) shall specifically--

   Inserted: (1) assess the capacity of each existing and proposed regional security initiative in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe to train and deploy military or civilian units for international peace operations or stabilization operations;

   Inserted: (2) evaluate the policies, programs, and strategies of the United States Government regarding each regional security initiative referred to in paragraph (1);

   Inserted: (3) assess whether international capacities for stabilization and post-conflict operations could be enhanced by the provision of training, equipment, or logistical support to regional security forces in Africa (as opposed to training, equipment, or logistical support provided on a strictly bilateral basis);

   Inserted: (4) evaluate the efficacy of the United Nations Stand-By Arrangements System, including the costs and benefits of the United States upgrading its participation in the Stand-By Arrangements System to a level higher than level 1;

   Inserted: (5) identify means of improving international constabulary and civilian policing capabilities, including through the development of joint projects with other nations that would--

   Inserted: (A) identify areas in which the recruitment of personnel and expertise in the rule of law for peacekeeping operations is insufficient; and

   Inserted: (B) develop a standardized certification process for nations to verify that individuals who serve as civilian police in operations carried out by the United Nations have the skills required to effectively carry out such operations; and

   Inserted: (6) identify the incidences in which the United States has sought a waiver under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 10(a) of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (22 U.S.C. 287e-2(a)) and analyze whether such instances have impacted United States ability to provide timely or effective support to multinational peace operations.

   Inserted: (c) Report on Study.--Not later than March 15, 2005, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Secretary of State, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the result of the study conducted under this section.

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   Inserted: (d) Definitions.--In this section:

   Inserted: (1) The term "appropriate committees of Congress" means--

   Inserted: (A) the Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Relations of the Senate; and

   Inserted: (B) the Committees on Armed Services and International Relations of the House of Representatives

   Inserted: (2) The term "regional security initiative" means a coordinated effort of a regional or subregional governmental organization to organize, train, or equip the armed forces or civilian assets of the countries in such region or subregion for the purpose of increasing the capacity of such countries to undertake peacekeeping missions, peace support operations, or stabilization operations.

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   At the end of subtitle C of title X, add the following:

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