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Victory Has a Thousand Fathers: Sources of Success in CounterinsurgencyInsurgency is the most prevalent form of armed conflict and the subject of countless studies, yet the U.S. military has only recently begun to review doctrine and training in this area. An examination of approaches to counterinsurgency from 30 recent resolved campaigns reveals, for example, that good COIN practices tend to “run in packs” and that the balance of selected good and bad practices perfectly predicts the outcome of a conflict. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $24.00 Discounted Web Price: $19.20 Pages: 188 ISBN/EAN: 9780833049612 |
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The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in HIV Prevention and Care in Central AmericaDescribes the involvement of churches and other faith-based organizations (FBOs) in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. The authors describe the range of FBO activities and discuss the advantages and challenges to such involvement and possible ways that FBOs can enhance their efforts, both independently and in collaboration with other organizations, such as government ministries of health. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $24.00 Discounted Web Price: $21.60 Pages: 122 ISBN/EAN: 9780833049537 |
Counterinsurgency in PakistanPakistan has undertaken a number of operations against militant groups since 2001. There have been some successes, but such groups as al Qa'ida continue to present a significant threat to Pakistan, the United States, and other countries. Pakistan needs to establish a population-centric counterinsurgency that better protects the local population and addresses grievances. It also needs to abandon militancy as a tool of foreign and domestic policy. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $23.00 Discounted Web Price: $20.70 Pages: 208 ISBN/EAN: 9780833049766 |
How Insurgencies EndRAND studied 89 modern insurgency cases to test conventional understanding about how insurgencies end. Findings relevant to policymakers and analysts include that modern insurgencies last about ten years; withdrawal of state support cripples insurgencies; civil defense forces are useful for both sides; pseudodemocracies fare poorly against insurgents; and governments win more often in the long run. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $41.00 Discounted Web Price: $36.90 Pages: 268 ISBN/EAN: 9780833049520 |
The Iraq Effect: The Middle East After the Iraq WarRegardless of its outcome, the Iraq War has had a transformative effect on the Middle East. To equip U.S. policymakers to better manage the war's long-term consequences, the authors analyzed its effects on the regional balance of power, local perceptions of U.S. credibility, the domestic stability of neighboring states, and trends in terrorism after conducting extensive interviews in the region and drawing from an array of local media sources. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $40.00 Discounted Web Price: $36.00 Pages: 216 ISBN/EAN: 9780833047885 |
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Regime and Periphery in Northern Yemen: The Huthi PhenomenonFor nearly six years, the government of Yemen has conducted military operations north of the capital against groups of its citizens known as “Huthis.” In spite of using all means at its disposal, the government has been unable to subdue the Huthi movement. This book presents an in-depth look at the conflict in all its aspects. The authors detail the various stages of the conflict and map out its possible future trajectories. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $52.00 Discounted Web Price: $46.80 Pages: 410 ISBN/EAN: 9780833049339 |
Cyberdeterrence and CyberwarCyberspace, where information — and hence serious value — is stored and manipulated, is a tempting target. An attacker could be a person, group, or state and may disrupt or corrupt the systems from which cyberspace is built. When states are involved, it is tempting to compare fights to warfare, but there are important differences. The author addresses these differences and ways the United States protect itself in the face of attack. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $33.00 Discounted Web Price: $29.70 Pages: 238 ISBN/EAN: 9780833047342 |
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