The war after the war : strategic lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan

Publication Data

• Title The war after the war : strategic lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan
• Author Anthony H. Cordesman
• Publisher CSIS Press, Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Publication date 2004
• Publication location Washington, D.C.
• Language English

Contents

Beyond Iraq
the war in Afghanistan
The war on terrorism
The Arab-Israeli conflict
Strategy and strategic lessons
Internationalism
Coalitions
Nation building
Deterrence and containment
War and diplomacy
Stabilization
Manpower skills
Limits of technology
Jointness
Complexity
Organizational reform
Military cooperation
Public relations
Investment
Intelligence reform
Defense resources
New commitments
Realities of history
The strategic context of the war in Iraq
U.S. drive for security
Scenarios for future U.S. engagement
Shaping the strategic outcome in Iraq
Strategy and the risk of strategic overreach
Realities of history.

Topics

• Iraq War, 2003-
• Iraq War, 2003 :: -Diplomatic history
• War on Terrorism, 2001-2009
• National security :: United States
• United States :: Military policy
• United States

The war after the war : strategic lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan by Anthony H. Cordesman. ISBN 0892064501. Published by CSIS Press, Center for Strategic and International Studies in 2004. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.