Counterinsurgency in Iraq (2003-2006) : RAND Counterinsurgency Study--Volume 2
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- ISBN: 9780833042972 | 0833042971
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/30/2008
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.