The Terrorism Trap : : How the War on Terror Escalates Violence in America's Partner States / / Harrison Akins.
After two decades and trillions of dollars, the United States’ fight against terrorism has achieved mixed results. Despite the vast resources and attention expended since 9/11, terrorism has increased in many societies that have been caught up in the war on terror. Why have U.S. policies been unable...
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