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xxix, 446 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
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.
[Foreword / Dr. Sebastian L. Gorka] -- Introduction -- Thailand in historical context -- The Communist COIN: 1965-1985 -- The first southern COIN: 1980-1998: -- The second southern COIN: 2004-Present -- Conclusion -- Abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms -- Glossary -- Notes -- References and resources -- Illustrations.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 429-436) and index.