| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 97 pages) : map. |
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data file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Series |
Rand Corporation monograph series ; MG-1002-MCIA
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Rand Corporation monograph series ; MG-1002-MCIA.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-97). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The challenge : protecting the population -- Local dynamics and community policing -- An analysis of community policing -- Organizing local defense forces -- Mitigating risks. |
| Summary |
Security in Afghanistan has historically required a combination of top-down efforts from the central government and bottom-up efforts from local communities. Since 2001, U.S. and broader international efforts have focused on establishing security solely from the top down through Afghan national security forces and other central government institutions. But local security forces are a critical complement to these efforts, especially in rural areas of the country. The Afghan government and NATO forces need to move quickly to establish a more-effective bottom-up strategy to complement top-down efforts by better leveraging local communities. The Afghan government can work with existing community structures that oppose insurgents to establish village-level policing entities, such as arbakai and chalweshtai, with support from NATO. Effectively leveraging local communities should significantly improve counterinsurgency prospects and can facilitate mobilization of the population against insurgents. This analysis documents lessons about the viability of establishing local security in Afghanistan and addresses concerns about the wisdom of such policies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Internal security -- Afghanistan.
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Internal security. |
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Afghanistan. |
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Afghanistan -- Armed Forces.
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Armed Forces. |
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National security -- Afghanistan.
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National security. |
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Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
2001- |
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Since 2001 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Muñoz, Arturo.
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United States. Marine Corps Intelligence Activity.
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National Defense Research Institute (U.S.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Jones, Seth G., 1972- Afghanistan's local war. Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation, 2010, ©2010 9780833049889 (DLC) 2010932125 (OCoLC)650215750 |
| ISBN |
9780833050809 (electronic book) |
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083305080X (electronic book) |
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9780833049889 |
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0833049887 |
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1282940554 |
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9781282940550 |
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9786612940552 |
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6612940557 |
| Report No. |
RAND/MG-1002-MCIA |
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