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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Main Author: Jones, Seth G., 1972- (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica : RAND National Defense Research Institute 2008.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Rand counterinsurgency study ; v. 4.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009427814706719
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (176 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-155).
ISBN:9781281736536
9786611736538
9780833045201