Transforming A Guerilla Into A Regular Army

Author : Robert Muharremi,Alisa Ramadani
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-08-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3031628160

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Transforming a Guerilla into a Regular Army by Robert Muharremi,Alisa Ramadani Pdf

This book sheds light on a particularly complex aspect of post-conflict security reform: the transformation of the Kosovo Liberation Army into the Kosovo Security Force, a unique political and legal process. The authors demonstrate how different international and domestic actors played a role in this process and navigated a complex web of international law, political interests and the requirements to maintain peace and security in Kosovo and the region. It makes a special contribution to ongoing discussions on state development and peacebuilding, while acting as a case study for upcoming post-conflict scenarios.

Author : Mao Tse-tung
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486119571

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On Guerrilla Warfare by Mao Tse-tung Pdf

The first documented, systematic study of a truly revolutionary subject, this 1937 text remains the definitive guide to guerrilla warfare. It concisely explains unorthodox strategies that transform disadvantages into benefits.

Author : Walter Laqueur
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351516570

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Guerrilla Warfare by Walter Laqueur Pdf

As the author makes clear, every book has a history; Guerrilla Warfare is no exception. Together with its sequel Terrorism (and two companion readers) it was part of a wider study: to give a critical interpretation of guerrilla and terrorism theory and practice throughout history. It did not aim at providing a general theory of political violence, nor did it give instructions on how to conduct guerrilla warfare and terrorist operations. Its aim remains to bring about greater semantic and analytic clarity, and to do so at psychological as well as political levels.While the word guerrilla has been very popular, much less attention has been given to guerrilla warfare than to terrorism - even though the former has been politically more successful. The reasons for the lack of detailed attention are obvious: guerrilla operations take place far from big cities, in the countryside, in remote regions of a nation. In such areas there are no film cameras or recorders.In his probing new introduction, Laqueur points out that a review of strategies and the fate of guerrilla movements during the last two decades show certain common features. Both mainly concerned nationalists fighting for independence either against foreign occupants or against other ethnic groups within their own country. But despite the many attempts, only in two placesAfghanistan and Chechnya were the guerrillas successful.According to Laqueur historical experience demonstrates that guerrilla movements have prevailed over incumbents only in specific conditions. Due to a constellation of factors, ranging from modern means of observation to increase in firepower. The author suggests that we may witness a combination of political warfare, propaganda, guerrilla operations and terrorism. In such cases, this could be a potent strategy for unsponsored revolutionary change. But either as social history or military strategy this work remains a crucial work of our times.

Author : Max Boot
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780871403506

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Invisible Armies: An Epic History of Guerrilla Warfare from Ancient Times to the Present by Max Boot Pdf

New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Notable Book (Nonfiction) Named one of the Best Books of the Year by Foreign Policy A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Selection “Destined to be the classic account of what may be the oldest... hardest form of war.” —John Nagl, Wall Street Journal Invisible Armies presents an entirely original narrative of warfare, which demonstrates that, far from the exception, loosely organized partisan or guerrilla warfare has been the dominant form of military conflict throughout history. New York Times best-selling author and military historian Max Boot traces guerrilla warfare and terrorism from antiquity to the present, narrating nearly thirty centuries of unconventional military conflicts. Filled with dramatic analysis of strategy and tactics, as well as many memorable characters—from Italian nationalist Guiseppe Garibaldi to the “Quiet American,” Edward Lansdale—Invisible Armies is “as readable as a novel” (Michael Korda, Daily Beast) and “a timely reminder to politicians and generals of the hard-earned lessons of history” (Economist).

Author : Walter Laqueur
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429716379

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Guerrilla by Walter Laqueur Pdf

This book deals with guerrilla warfare; it does not aim at presenting a universal theory, for such a theory would be either exceedingly vague or exceedingly wrong. The present volume is the first part of a wider study which, the author believes, has not been attempted before - a critical interpretation of guerrilla and terrorist theory and practice

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112046530165

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The Guerrilla and how to Fight Him by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nora Hamilton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429721960

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Crisis In Central America by Nora Hamilton Pdf

In the early years of the recent Central American crisis, analysts often predicted a rapid, dramatic resolution—whether by revolutionary victory or through military intervention by the United States. The 1980s, however, have witnessed an intensification of conflicts with increasing U.S. involvement. Rather than standing at the brink of a sharp turning point, Central America is at an interim point in an evolving historical process. This text provides an assessment of this process and of its immediate and long-term implications for the region and for U.S.-Latin American relations. It focuses on the complex and contradictory effects of the Reagan administration's efforts to influence the Central American debate within the United States and to reestablish U.S. hegemony in the region itself. The first part of the book examines the development of various aspects of U.S. policy toward Central America. In particular, contributors discuss the interaction between the executive and legislative branches in shaping U.S. strategy, the implications for constitutional democracy of presidential control over foreign policymaking, the treatment of Central American refugees, the counterinsurgency strategy of "low intensity warfare," and the effects of U.S. policy on regional peace initiatives put forward by Mexico and other Latin American countries. In the second part, contributors analyze external pressures on Central American countries and regional dynamics. They begin with a discussion of the economic crisis—aggravated by conflicts in the region—and regional integration. Other topics include the ambiguous position of the Catholic church, Guatemala's "hidden war," "demonstration elections," the changing balance of forces in El Salvador, and the obstacles Nicaragua faces in constructing a new economic development model. Nora Hamilton is associate professor of political science and Linda Fuller is assistant professor of sociology at the University of Southern California. Jeffry A. Frie

Author : United States. Air Force. Air Training Command
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:$B630560

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USAF Instructor's Journal by United States. Air Force. Air Training Command Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1280 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Flight training
ISBN : MINN:31951D03698315E

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USAF Instructors Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Edward Kossoy
Publisher : Librairie Droz
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Guerrilla warfare
ISBN : 260004079X

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Living with Guerrilla by Edward Kossoy Pdf

Author : Robert A. Doughty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UIUC:30112003275200

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The Evolution of US Army Tactical Doctrine, 1946-76 by Robert A. Doughty Pdf

Author : David Rooney
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399078542

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A History of Guerilla Warfare by David Rooney Pdf

A must-read book for those intrigued by the ever-shifting landscape of unconventional warfare and its profound impact on contemporary global dynamics. Throughout history, conflicts have given rise to unconventional forms of warfare, often propelled by personal, religious, tribal, or national ambitions. Historian David Rooney highlights pivotal figures such as the Maccabees, Napoleon, the Boer Wars, Michael Collins, Mao Tse Tung, T. E. Lawrence, Castro, Guevara, the Guerrillas of World War II, and Al Qaeda's Osama Bin Laden, illustrating the evolution of guerrilla theories. In today's era of swiftly forsaking convention and tradition for immediate results, the adoption of unconventional strategies by twenty-first-century warriors appears more prevalent than ever. Public discourse surrounding this topic is vibrant, and understanding its evolution is vital for increased awareness. Dive into the riveting exploration of unconventional warfare throughout the ages with historian David Rooney's insightful narrative. This compelling account not only unveils the trailblazing leaders who reshaped military strategies but also delves into the timely relevance of non-conventional approaches in today's fast-paced world. A must-read for those intrigued by the ever-shifting landscape of unconventional warfare and its profound impact on contemporary global dynamics

Author : Rachel Suissa
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780739172872

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Military Resilience in Low-Intensity Conflict by Rachel Suissa Pdf

Military Resilience in a Low-Intensity Conflict: A Comparative Study of New Directions Worldwide,by Rachel Suissa, offers a prognosis for the dilemma of army resilience in the post-modern era. She clarifies the concept of military resilience among the challenges of the twenty-first century, examining how the military model affects resilience, and how those effects are expressed during the management of a given conflict. She investigates the issue through a comparative study of armies and states which have been involved or are currently involved in low intensity conflicts—the countries discussed include France and Algeria, Great Britain and Ireland, Russia and Chechnya, and Israel and the Palestinian authority. Another challenge that Suissa addresses is that of peace coalitions and their organizational resilience. She further discusses the connection between political and military ranks, and under which conditions the former affects the latter. Military Resilience in a Low-Intensity Conflict makes the issues associated with resilience and conflict accessible to both academics and those who might translate its findings into practicable insights.

Author : Anthony James Joes
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813126142

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Victorious Insurgencies by Anthony James Joes Pdf

In 2001 the Human Genome Project announced that it had successfully mapped the entire genetic content of human DNA. Scientists, politicians, theologians, and pundits speculated about what would follow, conjuring everything from nightmare scenarios of state-controlled eugenics to the hope of engineering disease-resistant newborns. As with debates surrounding stem-cell research, the seemingly endless possibilities of genetic engineering will continue to influence public opinion and policy into the foreseeable future. Beyond Biotechnology: The Barren Promise of Genetic Engineering distinguishes between the hype and reality of this technology and explains the nuanced and delicate relationship between science and nature. Authors Craig Holdrege and Steve Talbott evaluate the current state of genetic science and examine its potential applications, particularly in agriculture and medicine, as well as the possible dangers. The authors show how the popular view of genetics does not include an understanding of the ways in which genes actually work together in organisms. Simplistic and reductionist views of genes lead to unrealistic expectations and, ultimately, disappointment in the results that genetic engineering actually delivers. The authors explore new developments in genetics, from the discovery of "non-Darwinian" adaptative mutations in bacteria to evidence that suggests that organisms are far more than mere collections of genetically driven mechanisms. While examining these issues, the authors also answer vital questions that get to the essence of genetic interaction with human biology: Does DNA "manage" an organism any more than the organism manages its DNA? Should genetically engineered products be labeled as such? Do the methods of the genetic engineer resemble the centuries-old practices of animal husbandry? Written for lay readers, Beyond Biotechnology is an accessible introduction to the complicated issues of genetic engineering and its potential applications. In the unexplored space between nature and laboratory, a new science is waiting to emerge. Technology-based social and environmental solutions will remain tenuous and at risk of reversal as long as our culture is alienated from the plants and animals on which all life depends.

Author : Lok Raj Baral
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : UCSD:31822034781120

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Nepal, Facets of Insurgency by Lok Raj Baral Pdf

Contributed papers presented at the casual discussions held at the Nepal Centre for Contemporary Studies.