Автор: Brinkley Douglas, Brinkley Paul Название: Iraq and Afghanistan ISBN: 1118239229 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118239223 Издательство: Wiley Цена: 3166.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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As the top-ranking official at the U.S. Department of Defense in charge of economic rebuilding, Brinkley and his organization of hundreds of business volunteers struggled against bureaucratic policies to revolutionize foreign aid by leveraging America's strength--its private sector. In doing so, his team demonstrated success in the midst of failure, and created hundreds of thousands of jobs in areas long written off by the civilian bureaucracy as hopeless.
Reporting directly to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Brinkley spent five years overseeing economic improvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. The lessons learned in these two nations were soon extended into the war-torn nations of Pakistan, Rwanda, and Sudan.
Brinkley, who worked under both the George W. Bush and Barack Obama Administrations, reveals why American foreign policy has left these nations in the Middle East and Africa disappointed, resentful, and suspicious of American intentions. Optimistic that America can deliver on its economic promise, Brinkley outlines in War Front to Store Front the necessary changes in U.S. foreign policy if we want to rebuild and revitalize an economy under fire.
This engaging account details:
Fascinating insights of the inner workings of American government and its largest bureaucracy--the U.S. Department of Defense
Vivid descriptions of a group of business leaders who sought to change how the Pentagon did business, and who wound up in a war zone, including a firsthand experience of a terrorist attack
Detailed account of the American business model for foreign development that can improve the lives of war-ravaged citizens, at far less cost than existing military and foreign aid programs
Insights into the transition of the Bush Administration to the Obama Administration, and its impact on foreign policy
Inside details on the real business climate in Iraq, before and after Saddam Hussein, as well as its political landscape
Detailed analysis of the future of Afghanistan, economically and politically, and how its democratic institutions struggle to gain a foothold
Comprehensive map to connect Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to the global economy, creating opportunity and reducing anti-Americanism
Thorough breakdown of lessons learned in the Middle East and U.S. efforts to translate them to African nations, including Rwanda and Sudan
Описание: Her world came crashing down when she got the call saying her brother had been killed. Major Samuel Griffith was one of the most beloved and humble Marine Corps Officers to serve in the military. As a result, Renee felt compelled to share her honest, raw and at times gut wrenching account of what it was like losing a sibling to war in this memoir.
Автор: Azimi General Nabi Название: The Army and Politics: In Two Volumes ISBN: 1728387027 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781728387024 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 6202.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Army and Politics was hoped to be of any help to readers and researchers interested in the modern history of Afghanistan. It was hoped to be able to offer a proper historic perspective for a particular era of time. A time during which the country strived to make itself a peaceful place for everyone to live in, but had to come across waves of political setbacks caused by foreign interference. The arrival of The Red Army in 1979 opened a new phase of political challenges for almost every side involved. In particular, the West now had to do something to make sure that the Soviet Communist government of Russia lost sleep over their occupation of Afghanistan. Looking at the bitter events and incidents with deliberation will undoubtedly lead to a better understanding of what actually did happen between 1973 to 1993. With a glance through the index, one would realise that the majority of the matters and topics covered are quite overwhelmingly rich of new and unheard of events and incidents. Army and Politics comprises of the author's own engraved memoirs and analysis of the military-political incidents and events that occurred during his active membership of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan. Army and Politics talks of the dramatic coming to power and collapses of the republican Afghan governments beginning with the deposition of the former King Zahir Shah in 1973. Army and Politics talks of the capacity and capabilities of the Afghan Army during the Soviet occupation and the struggle that the west-backed Mujahideen forces had to withstand for many years. Army and Politics reminds us of the amount of foreign interference that the Afghan governments had to deal with over the years. Army and Politics gives account of how the Afghan government managed to remain in power following the withdrawal of The Red Army from Afghanistan under the leadership of General Gromov in 1989. Army and Politics explains in detail what caused the former Afghan President Dr Najeebullah to leave his government behind and try to escape before seeking refuge at the United Nations office in Kabul in 1992, and what happened to him a few years after. Renowned political figures such as Ludwig W. Adamec and B. B. C's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet who were involved in the Afghan history and politics, have both shown their support for The Army and Politics to be published as a valuable source of information.
Описание: A Chicago Firefighter's first born son joins the Marine Corps just out of High School. He decides to go "all in" and becomes a machine gunner with the Thundering Third infantry battalion of the 1st Marine Division. The United States is currently involved in two wars. With his chosen military profession, the new grunt is destine to be involved in heavy combat somewhere in the world. At the age of twenty, the young Lance Corporal deploys to the hostile and distant land of Afghanistan. The United States military death toll is at a record high since the inception of "Operation Enduring Freedom". While his son patrols the town of Garmsir in the Helmand Province and fights on the border of Pakistan, Dad writes down his thoughts. This book documents a father's daily concerns and worries during his son's 6 1/2 month (felt like 6 1/2 years) tour of duty on the other side of the globe.
Описание: This book argues that Western ideas of freedom have become widely accepted in Asia, as the key determinant for measuring a range of legal, ethical and political practices. The book finds that modern conceptions of freedom become adapted to local contexts throughout Asia. It avoids cultural relativism and generalisations, but does find a number of common ideas relating to freedom across the region.
Описание: Often risky, sometimes dangerous, Suzanne Griffin's work in Afghanistan has been sustained by love. In 1968, she went to Afghanistan a neophyte. Romantic love had led her there as a newlywed, the wife of a Peace Corps Officer. Love for the Afghan people led her back thirty-four years later, a respected college dean and a widow who knew her heart and had the education, position, tenacity and grace to help Afghans improve maternal health and broaden access to education for women and girls. Love, as she says, can take you many places that you never dreamed of going. -In this memoir, you will see that in traditional cultures that respect wisdom and age, older, educated, energetic foreign women can overcome barriers that stop younger foreign co-workers. -You will meet Afghans whose sacrifices for love illustrate the strength of the human heart. -You will understand how it is possible to survive widowhood or heartache by following a compelling call to serve others on a large scale. -You will see how one woman helps overcome perceived cultural barriers by applying the simple principles of inclusiveness, respect, and power-based negotiation.
Автор: Anthony Hyman Название: Afghanistan under Soviet Domination, 1964–91 ISBN: 0333492900 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780333492901 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 21661.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The book offers a clear, authoritative and readable guide to the modern history of Afghanistan. This book shows how Afghanistan`s traditional society has been profoundly shaken up in a cruelly destructive war, causing the world`s biggest refugee problem and a chronic instability which threatens the wider region.
Автор: Male Beverley Название: Revolutionary Afghanistan: A Reappraisal ISBN: 1032126701 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781032126708 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 16843.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book, first published in 1982, examines the reality of the so-called revolution in Afghanistan. It focuses on Hafizullah Amin, and argues that he was struggling to preserve his country`s independence and modernise it, and that Russia invaded to be rid of him.
Описание: U.S. decisionmakers and a variety of analysts have generally agreed that broad-based, inclusive governance and institutionalized capacity-building consistent with the rule of law are the long-term goals for stabilizing fragile states. How to realize these goals is much more contentious. This report summarizes research on better understanding the use of leverage in nudging partners toward better governance practices after military interventions.
Описание: Challenging several longstanding notions about the American way of war, this book examines US strategic and operational practice from 1775 to 2014. It surveys all major US wars from the War of Independence to the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, and most smaller US conflicts to determine what patterns, if any, existed in American uses of force.
Автор: Carlton-Ford, Steven Название: The Routledge Handbook of War and Society ISBN: 0415567327 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415567329 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 35218.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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