Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan

This study explores the nature of the insurgency in Afghanistan, the key challenges and successes of the campaign, and the capabilities necessary to wage effective counterinsurgency operations. It argues that successful counterinsurgency requires effective indigenous security forces, especially poli...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Jones, Seth G., 1972- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica : RAND National Defense Research Institute 2008.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Rand counterinsurgency study ; v. 4.
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Sumario:This study explores the nature of the insurgency in Afghanistan, the key challenges and successes of the campaign, and the capabilities necessary to wage effective counterinsurgency operations. It argues that successful counterinsurgency requires effective indigenous security forces, especially police; a viable and legitimate local government; and the suppression of external support for insurgents.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (176 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-155).
ISBN:9781281736536
9786611736538
9780833045201