Ungoverned territories : understanding and reducing terrorism risks / Angel Rabasa [and others].

Other author Rabasa, Angel.
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Monica, CA : RAND, ©2007.
Descriptionxxxii, 364 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentFull-text
Subjects
Terrorism--Prevention. --Case studies.
Political stability--Case studies.
Security, International.

Contents Understanding lack of governance -- Dimensions of ungovernability -- Dimensions of conduciveness -- Comparative analysis of case studies -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Case study : the Pakistani-Afghan border region -- Case study : the Arabian Peninsula.
Abstract Using a two-tiered framework areas applied to eight case studies from around the globe, the authors of this ground-breaking work seek to understand the conditions that give rise to ungoverned territories and make them conducive to a terrorist or insurgent presence. They also develop strategies to improve the U.S. ability to mitigate their effects on U.S. security interests.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 317-352) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Ungoverned territories. Santa Monica, CA : RAND, c2007
LCCN 2007023733
ISBN9780833041524 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0833041525 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV6431 .U45 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold