Tribal Militias: an Effective Tool to Counter Al-Qaida and its Affiliates? (Paperback)

Most of the local societies in which Al-Qaida and its affiliates and offshoots operate in the Middle East and Africa have a predominantly tribal or at least have a strong tribal component (Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Mali, and Sinai). Countering Al-Qaida's continuing presence, therefore, requires addressing the tribal milieu and understanding Al-Qaida's critical vulnerabilities when it operates in tribal societies. In this context, the capability that tribally-based militias provide may be one of the most effective tools against Al-Qaida, and may offer a cost-effective mechanism serving as a force multiplier for U.S. forces. It could reduce the need for U.S. force commitment on the ground in environments that might offer unfavorable conditions for a U.S. Landpower footprint.

General

Imprint:	Lulu.Com
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2015
Authors:	Strategic Studies Institute • U S. Army War College • Norman Cigar
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	114
ISBN-13:	978-1-312-84483-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General
LSN:	1-312-84483-3
Barcode:	9781312844834

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