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08/01/12 21:03
THIS BLOGG IS TO BE DELETED AND STARTED IN A COMPLETELY NEW MANER ANY TIME SOON...
Master degree defended :-)
08/07/11 13:18
Yeepeeiii :-)
Next step for me is a job in the Norwegian Ministry of Defense... I am also continuing my employment it mental health care at AHUS. Thus this is probably my most interesting job ever...
Here is a link to my master thesis: http://brage.bibsys.no/fhs/bitstream/URN:NBN:no-bibsys_brage_18066/1/Masteroppgave%20FHS%20-%20Haugen%20Kåre.pdf
Main thesis: NATO´s Strategic Communication has been a negative contribution to the alliance overall progress in Afghanistan. Based on Jürgen Habermas and Richard Rortys communication theory NATO would be better off with a less strategic and more communicative approach to their external communication - dialogue.
Abstract
This master thesis is a hermeneutic analysis of NATOs external communication in
Afghanistan. NATO use strategic communication to convince the population in Afghanistan
to place their confidence their narrative. This effort is analysed on the bases of
communication theory. The theoretical focal point is Jürgen Habermas theory of
communicative action. The research question is: To what extent is NATO strategic
communication supporting the alliance desired end state in Afghanistan? The thesis argues
that the NATO long term goal, a self sustained Afghanistan that represents no threat to the
NATO members, best can be achieved through communicative social action - dialogue.
Attempting to sell inn NATOs narrative in Afghanistan will according to this thesis be an
obstacle for long term relation building, trust and coherent inner motivation for supporting
the NATO effort in Afghanistan.
Next step for me is a job in the Norwegian Ministry of Defense... I am also continuing my employment it mental health care at AHUS. Thus this is probably my most interesting job ever...
Here is a link to my master thesis: http://brage.bibsys.no/fhs/bitstream/URN:NBN:no-bibsys_brage_18066/1/Masteroppgave%20FHS%20-%20Haugen%20Kåre.pdf
Main thesis: NATO´s Strategic Communication has been a negative contribution to the alliance overall progress in Afghanistan. Based on Jürgen Habermas and Richard Rortys communication theory NATO would be better off with a less strategic and more communicative approach to their external communication - dialogue.
Abstract
This master thesis is a hermeneutic analysis of NATOs external communication in
Afghanistan. NATO use strategic communication to convince the population in Afghanistan
to place their confidence their narrative. This effort is analysed on the bases of
communication theory. The theoretical focal point is Jürgen Habermas theory of
communicative action. The research question is: To what extent is NATO strategic
communication supporting the alliance desired end state in Afghanistan? The thesis argues
that the NATO long term goal, a self sustained Afghanistan that represents no threat to the
NATO members, best can be achieved through communicative social action - dialogue.
Attempting to sell inn NATOs narrative in Afghanistan will according to this thesis be an
obstacle for long term relation building, trust and coherent inner motivation for supporting
the NATO effort in Afghanistan.
Master thesis delivered !!!
23/05/11 13:28
Summary
Strategic communication is wage. This master thesis discuss the term from the widest
definitions down to NATOs strategic communication in Afghanistan. The essence of
strategic communication is to convince a designated population to place their confidence in a
politically approved narrative. Strategic communication is a top-down process, where the
narrative is communicated in every possible way, through kinetic and none kinetic means.
“In military operations, actions speak as loudly, if not louder, than words” (NATO, 2010).
Is the way NATO plans and performs strategic communication really supporting the alliance
desired end state in Afghanistan? This thesis is a literature study of external communication
in NATO. Afghanistan is utilized as a case study. The thesis employ communication theory
to analyze the way NATO strategic communication is conducted in the ISAF operation. The
theoretical focal point is Jürgen Habermas theory of communicative action. The analysis is
done according to a hermeneutic circle method. First an analysis of NATO communication,
when a synthesis of the alliance presence in Afghanistan, and in the end a consequence
analysis.
This thesis argue that the NATO long term goal, a self sustained Afghanistan that represents
no threat to the NATO members, best can be achieved through communicative social action
- dialogue. Attempting to sell inn NATOs narrative in Afghanistan is a strategic social
action, and will according to the theory be an obstacle for long term relation building, trust
and coherent inner motivation for supporting the NATO effort in Afghanistan. An open and
curios approach to communication will be far more beneficial, than the current strategic
approach. If NATO utilizes its resources in collaboration with central and local afghan
leaders, the support for and success of the ISAF operation is far more likely. Relation
building and respect for afghan culture and tradition is a key to mutual understanding, and a
prerequisite for dialogue. A possible arena for this dialogue is the traditional afghan jirga
gatherings. Generative dialogue with NATO and among afghan leaders, may conceive the
feeling that the afghan people are masters of their own destiny. The worst case scenario of
continued strategic action is an afghan people with a sense of being occupied and feed
charity.
Strategic communication is wage. This master thesis discuss the term from the widest
definitions down to NATOs strategic communication in Afghanistan. The essence of
strategic communication is to convince a designated population to place their confidence in a
politically approved narrative. Strategic communication is a top-down process, where the
narrative is communicated in every possible way, through kinetic and none kinetic means.
“In military operations, actions speak as loudly, if not louder, than words” (NATO, 2010).
Is the way NATO plans and performs strategic communication really supporting the alliance
desired end state in Afghanistan? This thesis is a literature study of external communication
in NATO. Afghanistan is utilized as a case study. The thesis employ communication theory
to analyze the way NATO strategic communication is conducted in the ISAF operation. The
theoretical focal point is Jürgen Habermas theory of communicative action. The analysis is
done according to a hermeneutic circle method. First an analysis of NATO communication,
when a synthesis of the alliance presence in Afghanistan, and in the end a consequence
analysis.
This thesis argue that the NATO long term goal, a self sustained Afghanistan that represents
no threat to the NATO members, best can be achieved through communicative social action
- dialogue. Attempting to sell inn NATOs narrative in Afghanistan is a strategic social
action, and will according to the theory be an obstacle for long term relation building, trust
and coherent inner motivation for supporting the NATO effort in Afghanistan. An open and
curios approach to communication will be far more beneficial, than the current strategic
approach. If NATO utilizes its resources in collaboration with central and local afghan
leaders, the support for and success of the ISAF operation is far more likely. Relation
building and respect for afghan culture and tradition is a key to mutual understanding, and a
prerequisite for dialogue. A possible arena for this dialogue is the traditional afghan jirga
gatherings. Generative dialogue with NATO and among afghan leaders, may conceive the
feeling that the afghan people are masters of their own destiny. The worst case scenario of
continued strategic action is an afghan people with a sense of being occupied and feed
charity.
Version 1.0 of my masterpaper is finally finished :-)
15/03/11 22:32
This is the summary:
Strategic communication is wage. This master paper discuss the term from the widest definitions to NATOs strategic communication in Afghanistan. The paper argues that the essence of strategic communication is to convince a designated population to place their confidence in NATOs narrative. Strategic communication is a topp down process, there a politically approved narrative is communicated in every possible way, through kinetic and none kinetic means. “In military operations, actions speak as loudly, if not louder, than words” (NATO, 2010).
But is the way NATO plans and performs strategic communication really supporting the alliance desired end state in Afghanistan? This paper employ communication theory to analyze the way NATO strategic communication is conducted in the ISAF operation. The theoretical focal point is Jürgen Habermas theory of communicative action.
The analyzes argues that the NATO long term goal, a self sustained Afghanistan that represents no treat to the NATO members, can only be achieved through communicative social action - dialogue. Attempting to sell inn NATOs narrative in Afghanistan is a strategic social action, and will according to the theory be an obstacle for long term relation building, trust and coherent inner motivation for supporting the NATO effort in Afghanistan.
This paper argues that an open and curios approach to communication will be far more beneficial, than the current strategic approach. If NATO utilizes its resources in collaboration with central and local afghan leaders, the support for and success of the ISAF operation is far more likely. Relation building and respect for afghan culture and tradition is the key to mutual understanding and a prerequisite for dialogue. A possible arena for this dialogue is the traditional afghan jirga gatherings. Generative dialogue with NATO and among afghan leaders, may conceive the feeling that the afghan people are masters of their own destiny. As a contrast to being occupied and being feed charity.
Link to the masterpaper:
Masteroppgave FHS - Strategisk kommunikasjon - Kaare Haugen - v2.0 PDF
Link to my to do list:
To do list
Strategic communication is wage. This master paper discuss the term from the widest definitions to NATOs strategic communication in Afghanistan. The paper argues that the essence of strategic communication is to convince a designated population to place their confidence in NATOs narrative. Strategic communication is a topp down process, there a politically approved narrative is communicated in every possible way, through kinetic and none kinetic means. “In military operations, actions speak as loudly, if not louder, than words” (NATO, 2010).
But is the way NATO plans and performs strategic communication really supporting the alliance desired end state in Afghanistan? This paper employ communication theory to analyze the way NATO strategic communication is conducted in the ISAF operation. The theoretical focal point is Jürgen Habermas theory of communicative action.
The analyzes argues that the NATO long term goal, a self sustained Afghanistan that represents no treat to the NATO members, can only be achieved through communicative social action - dialogue. Attempting to sell inn NATOs narrative in Afghanistan is a strategic social action, and will according to the theory be an obstacle for long term relation building, trust and coherent inner motivation for supporting the NATO effort in Afghanistan.
This paper argues that an open and curios approach to communication will be far more beneficial, than the current strategic approach. If NATO utilizes its resources in collaboration with central and local afghan leaders, the support for and success of the ISAF operation is far more likely. Relation building and respect for afghan culture and tradition is the key to mutual understanding and a prerequisite for dialogue. A possible arena for this dialogue is the traditional afghan jirga gatherings. Generative dialogue with NATO and among afghan leaders, may conceive the feeling that the afghan people are masters of their own destiny. As a contrast to being occupied and being feed charity.
Link to the masterpaper:
Masteroppgave FHS - Strategisk kommunikasjon - Kaare Haugen - v2.0 PDF
Link to my to do list:
To do list
My masergrade paper...
01/12/10 11:05
I am now embarking on my master paper in external communication. The subject is an analysis of Strategic Communication in NATO. Wish me well, thus I am a bit lost...