Heads we win the cognitive side of counterinsurgency (COIN)

Current U.S. counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy has relied heavily on the use of force against Islamist insurgents-a tactic that has increased their ranks. What is needed instead are stronger cognitive capabilities that will enable more effective COIN against an elusive, decentralized, and highly mot...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Gompert, David C. (-)
Autor Corporativo: United States. Dept. of Defense (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND National Defense Research Institute 2007.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Occasional paper (Rand Corporation) ; OP-168-OSD.
Rand counterinsurgency study ; v. 1.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009426461406719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures and Table; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter One - Introduction: Purpose, Scope, and Definitions; Chapter Two - The Mind as Central Front; Chapter Three - Reordering COIN Priorities; Chapter Four - Thoughts of the Jihad; Chapter Five - Closing the Gap; Chapter Six - Cognitive Requirements in Global COIN; Chapter Seven - Cognitive Capabilities for COIN; Understanding Global Insurgency; Global COIN-Shaping Strategy; Global COIN Operations; Chapter Eight - Conclusions: Investment and Reform
  • Appendix - Investments and Measures to Enhance Cognitive COIN CapabilitiesBibliography