War, Will, and Warlords Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 2001-2011 |
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| Editor:
| Marine Corps (U.S.),
Defense Department Staff, |
| Author:
| Cassidy, Robert M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-16-090300-7 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2012 |
| Publisher: | United States Government Printing Office
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| Imprint: | Marine Corps |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.00 |
Book Description:
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Compares the reasons for and the responses to the insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan since October 2001. Also examines the lack of security and the support of insurgent groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan since the 1970s that explain the rise of the Pakistan-supported Taliban. Explores the border tribal areas between the two countries and how they influence regional stability and U.S. security. Explains the implications of what happened during this 10-year period to provide...
More DescriptionCompares the reasons for and the responses to the insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan since October 2001. Also examines the lack of security and the support of insurgent groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan since the 1970s that explain the rise of the Pakistan-supported Taliban. Explores the border tribal areas between the two countries and how they influence regional stability and U.S. security. Explains the implications of what happened during this 10-year period to provide candid insights on the prospects and risks associated with bringing a durable stability to this area of the world.