Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan / Seth G. Jones.

Abstract: This study explores the nature of the insurgency in Afghanistan, the key challenges and successes of the campaign, and the capabilities necessary to wage effective counterinsurgency operations. It argues that successful counterinsurgency requires effective indigenous security forces, especially police; a viable and legitimate local government; and the suppression of external support for insurgents.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Preface—Figures—Table—Summary—Acknowledgments—Abbreviations—Chapter one : Introduction (p. 1)—Chapter two : success in counterinsurgency warfare (p. 7)—Chapter three : the age of insurgency (p. 25)—Chapter four : insurgents and their support network (p. 37)—Chapter five : Afghan government and security forces (p. 67)—Chapter six : U.S. and coalition forces (p. 87)—Chapter seven : recommendations (p. 111).