Counter-insurgency Books & Reviews

Terror In Extremis

A Ticking Bomber

There is no simple answer to the causes of terrorism. But three books offer insight into the complexities of man and his motivation to kill. These explanations come not from academic tomes, nor expositions by the burgeoning cottage industry of ter

Losing Mythic Authority

As a result of America’s misadventures in Iraq and Afghanistan, we have lost the global clout we derived from our role in World War II—for good.

Killing to Make a Killing

Suicide terrorism may be more rational than meets the eye.

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May 26, 2012