Conceptual failure, the Taliban parallel hierarchies, and America's defeat in Afghanistan / Shivan Mahendrarajah.
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Small Wars & Insurgencies Vol 25 No 1, February 2014, pages 91-121 (97)Summary: Critical commentary on the United States approach to the war in Afghanistan. Uses historical examples to show that the conflict was essentially a political one waged by the Taliban using revolutionary concepts. America failed to act accordingly, and also drew on recent experience in Iraq although this was not relevant in Afghanistan. Also includes balance sheet that compares Taliban model with Afghan government model.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | AFGHANISTAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 43541-1001 |
Critical commentary on the United States approach to the war in Afghanistan. Uses historical examples to show that the conflict was essentially a political one waged by the Taliban using revolutionary concepts. America failed to act accordingly, and also drew on recent experience in Iraq although this was not relevant in Afghanistan. Also includes balance sheet that compares Taliban model with Afghan government model.
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