Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1127787 | Orbis | 2010 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Strategy is matching means and ends. If the ends desired in Afghanistan are about al Qaeda, the counterterrorism option is the best fit in terms of means. It is sustainable, always crucial in prolonged conflict, as it limits the expenditure of U.S. blood and treasure. This article fills a gap in the existing strategy debate by detailing what a counterterrorism option would be in terms of force structure and operations.
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Austin Long,