Al-Qaida, the Tribes, and the Government: Lessons and Pospects for Iraq's Unstable Triangle Lessons and Pospects for Iraq's Unstable Triangle
| Author/creator | Cigar, Norman Author |
| Other author | Marine Corps University Press (U.S.) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Defense Department [Imprint] Washington : United States Government Printing Office |
| Description | 223 p. 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation Al-Qaidas resurgence, despite its limitations, presents a continuing security challenge in Iraq, and the tribal factor remains a significant element in the security equation. Among the conclusions of the study are that Iraqs Sunni tribes remain an important element in the countrys political life and in the security equation and will continue to be the major arena for Al-Qaidas recruitment efforts and operations. As such, it will be necessary for the Iraqi government to craft realistic and effective policies that will address the Sunni tribes in order to undercut tribal support for Al-Qaida if the latter is to be defeated decisively. Includes an extensive notes and Bibliography references for further reading |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780160901072 |
| ISBN | 0160901073 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780160901072 |
| Stock number | 00010924 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |