Santa Monica, California : RAND Corporation, 2008.
xvii, 157 p. : maps ; 23 cm.
9780833041333
Counterinsurgency Afghanistan. Afghan War, 2001- Commando operations.
,Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-.
,Counterinsurgency.
DS371.4. / J66. / C68 / 2008
Library of Congress Classification / Monograph
3ACKU000356526
Abstract: This study explores the nature of the insurgency in Afghanistan, the key challenges and successes of the campaign, and the capabilities necessary to wage effective counterinsurgency operations. It argues that successful counterinsurgency requires effective indigenous security forces, especially police; a viable and legitimate local government; and the suppression of external support for insurgents.