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Women and Nation-BuildingUsing a case study of Afghanistan, this study examines gender-specific impacts of conflict and post-conflict and the ways they may affect women differently than they affect men. It analyzes the role of women in the nation-building process and considers outcomes that might occur if current practices were modified. Recommendations are made for improving data collection in conflict zones and for enhancing the outcomes of nation-building programs. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $31.50 Discounted Web Price: $25.20 Pages: 212 ISBN/EAN: 9780833043115 |
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The Challenge of Nuclear-Armed Regional AdversariesDeterrence of nuclear use through the threat of retaliation could be highly problematic in many plausible conflict scenarios with nuclear-armed regional adversaries. This could compel U.S. leaders to temper their military and political objectives if they come into conflict with these states. This book examines the reasons behind this important shift in the international security environment and its strategic and force planning implications. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $21.00 Discounted Web Price: $18.90 Pages: 78 ISBN/EAN: 9780833042323 |
Turkey as a U.S. Security PartnerStrains in U.S.-Turkish have grown since the end of the Cold War. Divergences have been particularly visible in policy toward the Middle East. As a result, Turkey is likely to be an increasingly difficult and less predictable partner in the future. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $21.00 Discounted Web Price: $18.90 Pages: 48 ISBN/EAN: 9780833043023 |
Securing America's Passenger-Rail SystemsU.S. communities depend on reliable, safe, and secure rail systems. Each weekday, more than 12 million passengers take to U.S. railways. This book explains a framework for security planners and policymakers to guide cost-effective rail-security planning, specifically for the risk of terrorism. Risk is a function of threat, vulnerability, and consequences. This book focuses on addressing vulnerabilities and limiting consequences. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $28.00 Discounted Web Price: $25.20 Pages: 142 ISBN/EAN: 9780833041173 |
War by Other Means — Building Complete and Balanced Capabilities for CounterinsurgencyExamines how the United States should improve its counterinsurgency (COIN) capabilities through, for example, much greater focus on understanding jihadist strategy, using civil measures to strengthen the local government, and enabling local forces to conduct COIN operations. Provides a broad discussion of the investments, organizational changes, and multilateral arrangements that the United States should pursue to improve its COIN capabilities. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $42.50 Discounted Web Price: $38.25 Pages: 518 ISBN/EAN: 9780833043092 |
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The Beginner's Guide to Nation-BuildingSince the end of the Cold War, the United States, NATO, the United Nations, and a range of other states and nongovernmental organizations have become increasingly involved in nation-building operations. This volume presents a comprehensive history of best practices in nation-building and serves as an indispensable reference for planning future interventions. Read more »Paperback Cover Price: $35.00 Discounted Web Price: $31.50 Pages: 328 ISBN/EAN: 978-0-8330-3988-0 |
Unconquerable Nation: Knowing Our Enemy, Strengthening OurselvesBrian Michael Jenkins presents a clear-sighted and sobering analysis of where we are today in the struggle against terrorism. Jenkins, an internationally renowned authority on terrorism, distills the jihadists' operational code and outlines a pragmatic but principled approach to defeating the terrorist enterprise. We need to build upon our traditions of determination and self-reliance, he argues, and above all, preserve our commitment to American values. Read more »Hardbound Cover Price: $29.95 Discounted Web Price: $26.95 Pages: 254 ISBN/EAN: 978-0-8330-3893-7 Paperback Cover Price: $19.95 Discounted Web Price: $17.95 Pages: 254 ISBN/EAN: 978-0-8330-3891-3 |
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