Special Operations

Out of the Shadows

By: Christopher Marsh (Editor), James D. Kiras (Editor), Patricia J. Blocksome (Editor)

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Hardcover | 30 October 2019

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"Will inspire students in developing their research projects and reveal new perspectives to academics studying irregular warfare and related topics." -Major Zachary Griffiths, Parameters

Why have special operations forces become a key strategic tool in the conduct of modern warfare? How do these specially trained and equipped elite units function? What types of missions do they conduct? Special Operations: Out of the Shadows addresses these questions and more in a comprehensive survey of special ops, encompassing cutting-edge research, current debates, and critical case studies.
CONTENTS:

Special Operations: Out of the Shadows-the Editors.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN THEORY AND CONCEPT.
The Dangers of Theory-J.D. Kiras.
The Value of Theory-C. Marsh, M. Kenny, and N. Joslyn.
The Human Factor-K.L. Parker.
The Resurgence of Special Warfare-H.W. Harkins.
Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare-D. Cox.
Design Thinking for Special Operations-B. Zweibelson.
Design Thinking for Special Operations Forces-B. Zweibelson.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN ACTION.
The Strategic Paradox and Third-Party Proxies-R. Rubright.
Russia's Response to the New Western Way of War-C.K. Bartles.
Psychological Operations to Counter Online Radicalization-P.S. Lieber and P.J. Reiley.
Foreign Internal Defense and Security Force Assistance-J.M. DePolo.
Combating Transnational Organized Crime-S.R. Johnson.
CONCLUSION.
Special Operations Forces in an Era of Great Power Competition-the Editors.

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"Will inspire students in developing their research projects and reveal new perspectives to academics studying irregular warfare and related topics." -Major Zachary Griffiths, Parameters

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