Marine Corps University Press, 2012, Softcover, Book Condition: Very Good, Dust Jacket Condition: No, Second printing

Standard paperback binding, illustrated in colour. Just some very light shelf wear. - Reflections about America's relationship with Afghanistan and insurgent groups that military historians, military strategists, and defense advocates may consider as perspectives for the nation to move forward within the Middle East. Compares the reasons for and the responses to the insurgencies in Afghanistan and Pakistan since October 2001. Also examines the lack of security and the support of insurgent groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan since the 1970s that explain the rise of the Pakistan-supported Taliban. Explores the border tribal areas between the two countries and how they influence regional stability and U.S. security. Explains the implications of what happened during this 10-year period to provide candid insights on the prospects and risks associated with bringing a durable stability to this area of the world. Size: Octavo. 286 pages. Category: Military & Warfare; Asian History; ISBN: 0160903009. ISBN/EAN: 9780160903007.