Counterinsurgency in Iraq (2003-2006)
| Author | : Bruce R. Pirnie |
| Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 135 |
| Release | : 2008-01-25 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780833045843 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0833045849 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Counterinsurgency in Iraq (2003-2006) by : Bruce R. Pirnie
Download or read book Counterinsurgency in Iraq (2003-2006) written by Bruce R. Pirnie and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2008-01-25 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the deleterious effects of the U.S. failure to focus on protecting the Iraqi population for most of the military campaign in Iraq and analyzes the failure of a technologically driven counterinsurgency (COIN) approach. It outlines strategic considerations relative to COIN; presents an overview of the conflict in Iraq; describes implications for future operations; and offers recommendations to improve the U.S. capability to conduct COIN.
