From the article:
As military operations ramp down in Afghanistan and President Obama opines that U.S. military action “cannot be the only—or even primary—component of our leadership in every instance,” it’s time to look for other ways to preserve the peace. In post-conflict environments from Afghanistan to Liberia, money saved from military operations can be used to provide direct cash transfers to ex-combatants and other members of society. At a fraction of the cost of a continued military presence, such cash could tamp down violence and help kick-start broader development progress that will support peace in the long term.
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