Conflict in Afghanistan: Studies in Asymetric Warfare

by Martin Ewans

Asymmetric warfare, involving conflicts where smaller powers apply their strengths against the weaknesses of a more powerful opponent, has become a key modern concern since the September 11th attacks. Conflict in Afghanistan tackles this issue by examining the five wars Afghanistan has waged against foreign powers over the past two centuries, all of which have involved forms of asymmetric warfare.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415341604
• ISBN13: 9780415341608
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.5"