Special Operations : : Out of the Shadows / / ed. by Christopher Marsh, Patricia J. Blocksome, James D. Kiras.
Why have special operations forces become a key strategic tool in the conduct of modern warfare? How do these specially trained and equipped elite units function? What types of missions do they conduct? Special Operations: Out of the Shadows addresses these questions and more in a comprehensive sur...
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Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Lynne Rienner Press Complete eBook-Package 2020 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Boulder : : Lynne Rienner Publishers, , [2022] ©2020 |
Year of Publication: | 2022 |
Language: | English |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (231 p.) |
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Other title: | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Special Operations: Out of the Shadows -- PART 1 Special Operations in Theory and Concept -- 2 The Dangers of Theory -- 3 The Value of Theory -- 4 The Human Factor -- 5 The Resurgence of Special Warfare -- 6 Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare -- 7 Design Thinking for Special Operations -- 8 Design Thinking for Leadership of Special Operations Forces -- PART 2 Special Operations in Action -- 9 The Strategic Paradox and Third-Party Proxies -- 10 Russia’s Response to the New Western Way of War -- 11 Psychological Operations to Counter Online Radicalization -- 12 Foreign Internal Defense and Security Force Assistance -- 13 Combating Transnational Organized Crime -- PART 3 Conclusion -- 14 Special Operations Forces in an Era of Great Power Competition -- Acronyms -- Bibliography -- The Contributors -- Index -- About the Book |
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Summary: | Why have special operations forces become a key strategic tool in the conduct of modern warfare? How do these specially trained and equipped elite units function? What types of missions do they conduct? Special Operations: Out of the Shadows addresses these questions and more in a comprehensive survey of special ops, encompassing cutting-edge research, current debates, and critical case studies. |
Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
ISBN: | 9781626378377 9783110783537 |
DOI: | 10.1515/9781626378377 |
Access: | restricted access |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | ed. by Christopher Marsh, Patricia J. Blocksome, James D. Kiras. |