Brussels, Belgium : International Crisis Group (ICG), 2017.
iii, 22 pages : map ; 30 cm.
Summary: “In pledging to destroy the Islamic State (ISIS), U.S. President Donald J. Trump looks set to make counter-terrorism a centerpiece of his foreign policy. His administration’s determination against groups that plot to kill Americans is understandable, but it should be careful when fighting jihadists not to play into their hands. The risks include angering local populations whose support is critical, picking untimely or counterproductive fights and neglecting the vital role diplomacy and foreign aid must play in national security policy. Most importantly, aggressive counter-terrorism operations should not inadvertently fuel other conflicts and deepen the disorder that both ISIS and al-Qaeda exploit…”—(page summary).
English
,Taliban.
Islam and politics. Taliban – History – Sources. Terrorism – Religious aspects – Islam. Islam and politics – History – Sources. Terrorism – Religious aspects – Islam – History – Sources.
,Afghanistan – Politics and government.
Pamphlet DS371.3. / C686 2017
Library of Congress Classification / Monograph
3ACKU000539527
Cover title. “22 March 2017”. “Special report N.3”—cover page.