Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan / Seth G. Jones.
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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| Superior document: | Rand counterinsurgency study ; v. 4 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2008 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Rand counterinsurgency study ;
v. 4. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (176 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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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. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-155). |
| ISBN: | 1281736538 9786611736538 0833045202 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Seth G. Jones. |