The Thai way of counterinsurgency /

This book describes Thai counterinsurgency (COIN) strategies, operations, and tactics for three wars ranging from 1965-present. Some of its highlights: Provides an insider's view of 50 years of Thai national security and Irregular Warfare (IW) decision-making in a way that no book has previousl...

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Main Author: Moore, Jeffrey M., 1968- (Author)
Other Authors: Gorka, Sebastian (Contributor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [United States] : Muir Analytics LLC, 2014.
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Summary:This book describes Thai counterinsurgency (COIN) strategies, operations, and tactics for three wars ranging from 1965-present. Some of its highlights: Provides an insider's view of 50 years of Thai national security and Irregular Warfare (IW) decision-making in a way that no book has previously done; Profiles the war against communist insurgents (1965-85); southern separatists (1980-1998); and southern separatists/Islamist jihadists (2004-present/2014); Discuses major Thai defense and political personalities and the impact of their leadership; Contains lessons on strategizing and executing IW/COIN, including successes and failures; Covers military, political, and economic operations in detail; Based on IW monitoring and operations planning model devised by the author; Especially relevant for America's "Asia pivot" and understanding Thailand, Southeast Asia, and China. -- Amazon.
Item Description:"A Muir Analytics Book."
Physical Description:xxix, 446 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-436) and index.
ISBN:9781497395701
1497395704