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Author |
: James Worrall |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 338 |
Release |
: 2018-01-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781838609160 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1838609164 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Statebuilding and Counterinsurgency in Oman by : James Worrall
In the depths of the Cold War and in the wake of Britain's announcement of its intention to withdraw 'East of Suez' by the end of 1971, Britain was faced with the stark reality of a Marxist rebellion in the Dhofar province of Oman. 'State Building and Counter Insurgency in Oman' offers an exploration of the attempts by officials and politicians in Whitehall and the Gulf to reconcile attempts to protect national interests and create an effective, centralised Omani administration and security bodies, whilst maintaining the image of strategic withdrawal and the sovereign independence of Oman. This book thus provides vital information and analysis for students and researchers of Middle East History and Politics, the decline and end of empire and the policymaking processes at the heart of an imperial and military withdrawal.
Author |
: Gregory Fremont-Barnes |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages |
: 717 |
Release |
: 2015-05-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9798216097310 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis A History of Counterinsurgency by : Gregory Fremont-Barnes
This two-volume history of counterinsurgency covers all the major and many of the lesser known examples of this widespread and enduring form of conflict, addressing the various measures employed in the attempt to overcome the insurgency and examining the individuals and organizations responsible for everything from counterterrorism to infrastructure building. How and when should counterinsurgency be pursued as insurgency is growing in frequency and, conversely, while conventional warfare continues to decline as a means by which political rivals seek to impose their will upon each other? What lessons from the past should today's policymakers, strategists, military leaders, and soldiers in the field keep in mind while facing off against 21st-century insurgents? This two-volume set offers a comprehensive history of modern counterinsurgency, covering the key examples of this widespread and enduring form of conflict. It identifies the political, military, social, and economic measures employed in attempting to overcome insurgency, examining the work of the individuals and organizations involved, demonstrating how success and failure dictated change from established policy, and carefully analyzing the results. Readers will gain valuable insight from the detailed assessments of the history of counterinsurgency that demonstrate which strategies have succeeded and which have failed—and why. After an introductory essay on the subject, each chapter provides historical background to the insurgency being addressed before focusing on the specific policies pursued and actions taken by the counterinsurgency force. Each section also provides an assessment of those operations, including in most cases an analysis of lessons learned and, where appropriate, their relevance to counterinsurgency operations today. The set's coverage spans modern counterinsurgencies from Europe to Asia to Africa since 1900 and includes the ongoing counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan today. Its wide, international approach to the subject makes the set a prime resource for readers seeking specific information on a particular conflict or a better understanding of the general theories and practices of counterinsurgency.
Author |
: Daniel Marston |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 482 |
Release |
: 2011-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781849086523 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1849086524 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis Counterinsurgency in Modern Warfare by : Daniel Marston
A fascinating discussion of the development of counterinsurgency by experts in the field. Throughout history armies of occupation and civil power have been faced with the challenges of insurgency. British and American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan has highlighted this form of conflict in the modern world. Armies have had to adopt new doctrines and tactics to deal with the problems of insurgency and diverse counterinsurgency strategies have been developed. Here, fourteen authors examine the development of counterinsurgency from the early 20th century to the present. Including information on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Afghanistan and Iraq this book is a timely and accessible survey of a critical facet of modern warfare. This new paperback edition features a revised introduction, updated chapters on Iraq and Afghanistan and a completely new chapter on Columbia by expert Thomas Marks.
Author |
: Anthony H Cordesman |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 448 |
Release |
: 2018-02-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780429970696 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0429970692 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, And The Uae by : Anthony H Cordesman
This volume examines the changing economic and internal security challenges faced by the Gulf countries and the problems they face with Iran, Iraq, and other Gulf states. The special military and security needs of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are analyzed here in detail, as are their growing demographic problems and export plans.
Author |
: Clive Jones |
Publisher |
: Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages |
: 380 |
Release |
: 2019-05-21 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781474441179 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1474441173 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Clandestine Lives of Colonel David Smiley by : Clive Jones
Drawing on extensive interviews and archival research, this biography uncovers the motivations and ideals that informed Smiley's commitment to covert action and intelligence during the Second World War and early part of the Cold War, often among tribally based societies. With particular reference to operations in Albania, Oman and Yemen, it addresses the wider issues of accountability and control of clandestine operations.
Author |
: Abdel Razzaq Takriti |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 500 |
Release |
: 2016-08-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780192515612 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0192515616 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis Monsoon Revolution by : Abdel Razzaq Takriti
The Dhufar revolution in Oman (1965-1976) was the longest running major armed struggle in the history of the Arabian Peninsula, Britain's last classic colonial war in the region, and one of the highlights of the Cold War in the Middle East.Monsoon Revolution retrieves the political, social, and cultural history of that remarkable process. Relying upon a wide range of untapped Arab and British archival and oral sources, it revises the modern history of Oman by revealing the centrality of popular movements in shaping events and outcomes. The ties that bound transnational anti-colonial networks are explored, and Dhufar is revealed to be an ideal vantage point from which to demonstrate the centrality of South-South connections in modern Arab history.
Author |
: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 80 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: PSU:000058933565 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Synopsis Hearing on Implementation of the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means
Author |
: Ian Frederick William Beckett |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 38 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015061868793 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Insurgency in Iraq by : Ian Frederick William Beckett
The continuing proliferation of insurgent organizations suggests that insurgency is still widely perceived as an effective means either of achieving power and influence, or of bringing a cause to the notice of an international or national community. The end of European decolonization and the collapse of the Soviet Union together removed the motivational impulse for much conflict between the late 1940s and the late 1980s. However, new ideological, political, and commercial imperatives are now encouraging intrastate conflict and insurgency amid the breakdown of the international bipolar political system and the emergence of identity politics and of many more nonstate actors. This monograph considers the patterns of insurgency in the past by way of establishing how much the conflict in Iraq conforms to previous experience. In particular, the author compares and contrasts Iraq with previous Middle Eastern insurgencies such as those in Palestine, Aden, the Dhofar province of Oman, Algeria, and Lebanon. He suggests that there is much that can be learned from British, French, and Israeli experience.
Author |
: Jan Angstrom |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 273 |
Release |
: 2006-12-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134137664 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1134137664 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis Understanding Victory and Defeat in Contemporary War by : Jan Angstrom
Bringing together leading contributors in the field, this new volume analyzes how victory and defeat in modern war can be understood and explained. It does so by confronting two inter-related research problems: the nature of victory and defeat in modern war and the explanations of victory and defeat. By first questioning the extent to which the concepts of victory and defeat are meaningful to describe the outcomes of modern wars, and whether the contents of these concepts are changing, it then evaluates different theories purporting to explain the outcomes of war and the impact of variables, ranging from technology to culture. The book tackles several key questions: What is the definition of victory in the ‘War on Terror’? What is the meaning of victory and defeat in contemporary insurgencies, such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan? Are the counterstrategies that were developed in the mid-twentieth century valid in order to deal with present and future conflicts? With case studies ranging from the Malayan Emergency to the current conflict in Iraq, Understanding Victory and Defeat in Contemporary War will be of great interest to students of war and conflict studies, security studies, military history and international relations.
Author |
: John Beasant |
Publisher |
: Random House |
Total Pages |
: 219 |
Release |
: 2011-05-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781780571287 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1780571283 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis Oman by : John Beasant
Oman is one of the world’s most secretive countries,ruled with absolute authority by the Sultan. All information is strictly controlled by the State: British Prime Minister Edward Heath once said that the story of the 1970 Palace Coup and the events that followed would ‘not be told in our lifetime’. Following ten years’ residency in the country a senior member of Sultan Qaboos's Family suggested that John Beasant write a political history of Oman that would to some extent rehabilitate the maligned name of former Sultan Said, who was deposed in the 1970 Coup. In 'Oman' Beasant catalogues a nature of exploitation woven through all manner of political and commercial interests and casts light on the dark practices so often involved in the sale of arms to Middle Eastern states and illustrates the political use to which the sale of ‘black gold’ - oil - can be put. Oman is a parable of our times, detailing rivalry and intrigue between people in high places. It is one of the most dramatic tales in Arab history: a chronicle of personal price, rapacious greed and undiluted lust for power.