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1 online resource (x, 322 pages) : map |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The framework of the U.S.-Al Qaeda struggle -- A game of twister : Al Qaeda strategy versus Bush strategy -- Herding cats : Al Qaeda post-9/11 modus operandi -- The heart of the conflict : the U.S.-Al Qaeda struggle's political dimension -- A question of importance : the Obama administration and Iraq -- A question of priorities : the Obama administration and Iran -- A question of leverage : the Obama administration and Pakistan -- A question of willpower : the Obama administration and Afghanistan -- Conclusion : the Obama administration and the way forward. |
| Summary |
Blending academic objectivity with a clear agenda of devising a new strategic U.S. approach to Al Qaeda, McGrath proposes policy options for confronting terrorism. He asserts that Al Qaeda is primarily a political threat, rather than a military one that challenges the very nature of the U.S. political system and therefore requires a political response. He argues that while coercive means are necessary to reduce Al Qaeda's capacity for violence, a coercive approach alone is insufficient. The U.S., McGrath contends, must politically undercut Al Qaeda by addressing key political disputes that fue. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Qaida (Organization)
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Qaida (Organization) |
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Qaida (Organization) |
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War on Terrorism (2001-2009) |
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War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
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Terrorism -- Prevention.
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Terrorism -- Prevention. |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 21st century.
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United States. |
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International relations. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
United States -- History, Military -- 21st century.
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History, Military. |
| Chronological Term |
2000 - 2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Military history.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McGrath, Kevin, 1973- Confronting Al Qaeda. Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2011 9781591145035 (DLC) 2011005305 (OCoLC)681489010 |
| ISBN |
9781612510330 electronic book |
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1612510337 electronic book |
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9781591145035 |
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1591145031 |
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1283264137 |
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9781283264136 |
| Standard No. |
9786613264138 |
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