Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare at RUSI. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force modernisation, partner force capacity building, the future of corps operations, the future of fires and Iranian strategic culture. He has a PhD from Birckbeck University, with a thesis that examined the evolution of Britain’s policy responses to civil war in the early twentieth century. Prior to joining RUSI he worked in Iraq, Mali, Rwanda, Brunei and further afield. Originally a journalist he has contributed to Reuters, The Atlantic, Foreign Policy, the Guardian, Jane’s Intelligence Review and Haaretz among others. Jack was shortlisted for the European Press Prize Distinguished Writing Award in 2016, and won the Breakaway Award at the International Media Awards in 2017.Nick Reynolds is the Research Analyst for Land Warfare at RUSI. His research interests include land power, wargaming and simulation. Prior to joining RUSI he worked for Constellis. He holds a BA in War Studies and an MA in Conflict, Security and Development from King’s College London. During his time there, he was Head of Operations of the KCL Crisis Team, which organises large-scale crisis simulation events.

• Introduction  1. Why Do Patrons Embark Upon Capacity Building?  2. How Should Patrons Select their Partners?  3. What Training Should be Provided?  4. Who Should Deliver Training?  5. What Equipment Should be Provided?  6. When Should Training End?  7. Conclusions

Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare at RUSI. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force modernisation, partner force capacity building, the future of corps operations, the future of fires and Iranian strategic culture. He has a PhD from Birckbeck University, with a thesis that examined the evolution of Britain’s policy responses to civil war in the early twentieth century. Prior to joining RUSI he worked in Iraq, Mali, Rwanda, Brunei and further afield. Originally a journalist he has contributed to Reuters, The Atlantic, Foreign Policy, the Guardian, Jane’s Intelligence Review and Haaretz among others. Jack was shortlisted for the European Press Prize Distinguished Writing Award in 2016, and won the Breakaway Award at the International Media Awards in 2017.Nick Reynolds is the Research Analyst for Land Warfare at RUSI. His research interests include land power, wargaming and simulation. Prior to joining RUSI he worked for Constellis. He holds a BA in War Studies and an MA in Conflict, Security and Development from King’s College London. During his time there, he was Head of Operations of the KCL Crisis Team, which organises large-scale crisis simulation events.

• Introduction  1. Why Do Patrons Embark Upon Capacity Building?  2. How Should Patrons Select their Partners?  3. What Training Should be Provided?  4. Who Should Deliver Training?  5. What Equipment Should be Provided?  6. When Should Training End?  7. Conclusions

Jack Watling is Research Fellow for Land Warfare at RUSI. Jack has recently conducted studies of deterrence against Russia, force modernisation, partner force capacity building, the future of corps operations, the future of fires and Iranian strategic culture. He has a PhD from Birckbeck University, with a thesis that examined the evolution of Britain’s policy responses to civil war in the early twentieth century. Prior to joining RUSI he worked in Iraq, Mali, Rwanda, Brunei and further afield. Originally a journalist he has contributed to Reuters, The Atlantic, Foreign Policy, the Guardian, Jane’s Intelligence Review and Haaretz among others. Jack was shortlisted for the European Press Prize Distinguished Writing Award in 2016, and won the Breakaway Award at the International Media Awards in 2017.Nick Reynolds is the Research Analyst for Land Warfare at RUSI. His research interests include land power, wargaming and simulation. Prior to joining RUSI he worked for Constellis. He holds a BA in War Studies and an MA in Conflict, Security and Development from King’s College London. During his time there, he was Head of Operations of the KCL Crisis Team, which organises large-scale crisis simulation events.

• Introduction  1. Why Do Patrons Embark Upon Capacity Building?  2. How Should Patrons Select their Partners?  3. What Training Should be Provided?  4. Who Should Deliver Training?  5. What Equipment Should be Provided?  6. When Should Training End?  7. Conclusions