Counterinsurgency in Pakistan

Pakistan 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 counteri...

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Main Author: Jones, Seth G. (auth)
Other Authors: Fair, C. Christine (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2010
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Summary:Pakistan 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.
ISBN:MG982RC
9780833049865
9780833049766
Access:Open Access