| American Military Intervention in Unconventional War: From the Philippines to Iraq 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Bert, W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230119387 ISBN-13: 9780230119383 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Peace - History | Military - United States - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 355.021 |
| LCCN: 2011012940 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.7" W x 8.3" (0.95 lbs) 286 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When should the United States intervene abroad militarily? When does it have a security interest in going into another country, even if it means fighting an unconventional war? Examining five case studies, this book concludes Americans have been too eager to intervene abroad, often exaggerating and misperceiving threats. They have also been ill prepared to fight unconventional wars like Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The United States requires more discrimination in choosing to intervene, more awareness that the costs of intervention often outweigh the benefits, and more preparedness to fight unconventional wars when necessary. |