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020 _a9780833039262 (pbk) :
_c20.00USD
100 1 _aLONG Austin
245 _aOn 'other war' :
_blessons from five decades of RAND counterinsurgency research /
_cAustin Long
260 _aSanta Monica,Calif :
_bRAND,
_c2006
300 _axvii, 101 p.
520 _aThe study and recommendations are based on American interpretations of counterinsurgency (COIN) and aimed at the specific requirments facing the United States government. Argues that because of its overwhelming military capability virtually all America's potential enemies can be excpected to use insurgent and terrorist methods. These methods and the way to counter them should be given much higher and consistent priority than they have had in the past. Makes specific suggestions for US COIN policy.
650 _aUNITED STATES
_xCOUNTERINSURGENCY
945 _i21648-1001
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_sY
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