American Military Intervention in Unconventional War: From the Philippines to Iraq

When should the United States intervene abroad militarily? When does it have a security interest in going into another country, even if it means fighting an unconventional war? Examining five case studies, this book concludes Americans have been too eager to intervene abroad, often exaggerating and misperceiving threats. They have also been ill prepared to fight unconventional wars like Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The United States requires more discrimination in choosing to intervene, more awareness that the costs of intervention often outweigh the benefits, and more preparedness to fight unconventional wars when necessary.

Author: W. Bert
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 10/03/2011
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780230119383

About the Author
WAYNE BERT served as a policy analyst in the US Defence Department and taught at Wilmington College, USA.