Lessons for a Long War: How America Can Win on New Battlefields
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0844743291 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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But, in the words of retired Army special forces officer Colonel Robert Killebrew, the United States already has "the tools it needs in order to prevail in the wars of the twenty-first century.". As the guarantor of international security, the United States must commit to a long-term military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan. military officials and national security experts analyze the American experience in Iraq and Afghanistan thus far in order to map a way forwardnot only for the military, but for diplomats, elected officials, and the American public.Thomas Donnelly, Frederick W. But what are the tools necessary to succeed on the new battlefields of the Long War? In this volume, a group of the foremost U.S. Kagan, and their coauthors offer several core lessons for success in The Long War. Finally, although the battlefields have changed over the last fifty years, the authors contend that America's long-held counterinsurgency strategyto foster political support at home, employ diplomacy overseas, and extend military assistance to alliesremains effective.The Long War will not soon be over. They argue that decentralizing command is the key to efficient operations on an ever-changing battlefield; that air power is the unsung hero of counterinsurgency warfare; that public opinion can influence crucial military decisions; and that the military should minimize its role in domestic affairs
Military Academy at West Point. He was formerly associate professor of military history at the U.S. . Kagan is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and director of the AEI Critical Threats Project. He previously served as policy group director and professional staff member for the H
All rights reserved. Dunlap Jr. A very persuasive Charles J. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. "Long War" is a comprehensive approach, as opposed to specific efforts to suppress specific groups, and it receives serious consideration in this policy-oriented book. Mackubin Owens sees "Long War" as a paradigm for reducing civil-military tensions exacerbated by a focus on immediate solutions. From Publishers Weekly Since September 11 the phrase "the long war" has gradually emer
Midwest Book Review said A highly intriguing and intellectual read. New conflicts will bring forth new challenges. "Lessons for a Long War: How America Can Win on New Battlefields" is a collection of essays and thoughts from many scholars on what the United States can do to win the war on Terror, as they try to stabilize and create a more peaceful Afghanistan and Iraq. Updates to America's policies, strategies, and accepting that