Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan RAND Counterinsurgency Study--Volume 4

• Main Author: Jones, Seth G. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2008
• Subjects: International relations; Warfare & defence; Military engineering; Technology; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This study explores the nature of the insurgency in Afghanistan, the key challenges and successes of the U.S.-led counterinsurgency campaign, and the capabilities necessary to wage effective counterinsurgency operations. By examining the key lessons from all insurgencies since World War II, it finds...