Confronting Al Qaeda : new strategies to combat terrorism / Kevin McGrath.

Author/creator McGrath, Kevin, 1973-
Format Book
Publication InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2011.
Descriptionx, 322 pages : map ; 24 cm
Subjects
Qaida (Organization)
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
Terrorism--Prevention.
United States--Foreign relations. --21st century.
United States--History, Military. --21st century.

Contents The framework of the U.S.-Al Qaeda struggle -- A game of twister: Al Qaeda strategy versus Bush strategy -- Herding cats: Al Qaeda post-9/11 modus operandi -- The heart of the conflict: the U.S.-Al Qaeda struggle's political dimension -- A question of importance: the Obama administration and Iraq -- A question of priorities: the Obama administration and Iran -- A question of leverage: the Obama administration and Pakistan -- A question of willpower: the Obama administration and Afghanistan -- Conclusion: the Obama administration and the way forward.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [253]-312) and index.
LCCN 2011005305
ISBN9781591145035 (hbk.)
ISBN1591145031 (hbk.)
Standard identifier# 3633975