1-7. Executing stability operations supports the fundamentals of stabilization. Army stability operations are part of broader efforts by other agencies and organizations, including the United States Government (USG), international governments, or nongovernment agencies and organizations to set and maintain conditions for stability in an unstable area or to reestablish enduring peace and stability after open hostilities end. When involved, military forces execute stability operations continuously throughout all joint operations. Executed early enough and in support of broader national policy goals and interests, stability operations effectively reduce the risk of partner nations or occupied territories descending into politically motivated violence by addressing the sources of instability before hostilities begin. In post-conflict interventions, effectively executing stability operations mitigates the risk of lengthy military peacetime engagements. The following fundamentals of stabilization create the foundation for long-term stability: