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Characterizing and exploring the implications of maritime irregular warfare / / Molly Dunigan ... [et al.]
| Characterizing and exploring the implications of maritime irregular warfare / / Molly Dunigan ... [et al.] |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, Calif., : RAND, 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (139 p.) |
| Disciplina | 359.4/2 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | DuniganMolly |
| Soggetto topico |
Naval art and science
Irregular warfare - United States Riverine operations - United States Piracy - Prevention Maritime terrorism - Prevention |
| ISBN | 0-8330-5923-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Table; Figures; Table; Summary; S.1. The Range of MIW Operational Activities; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE: Introduction; Methodological Approach; Organization of This Monograph; CHAPTER TWO: What Is Maritime Irregular Warfare?; Doctrinal Conceptions of Irregular Warfare; 2.1. Irregular Warfare, Major Combat Operations, and Stabilization, Security, Transition, and Reconstruction Joint Operating Concepts; Maritime Irregular Warfare in Practice; 2.1. Cases of MIW Organized by the Actors Involved
Maritime Irregular Warfare Operational Activities: A Conceptual Framework2.2. The Range of MIW Operational Activities; External Operations; Building Partner Capacity; Internal Operations; Spectrum of Strategic Scenarios Relevant to MIW; CHAPTER THREE: The Case of Operation Enduring Freedom-Philippines; Background and Context; Relevant Actors; U.S. Strategic Objectives; Operational Context; 3.1. OEF-P Joint Operations Area; Maritime Operations in OEF-P; Strategic Observations; Operational Observations; External Operations: A Supporting Effort Building Partner Capacity: The Primary Effort in OEF-PInternal Operations: A Supporting Effort; Tactical Observations; CHAPTER FOUR: A Comparative Historical Analysis of Maritime Irregular Warfare; Strategic Scenario 1: Counterinsurgency in Vietnam; Maritime Operations in the Vietnam War: Operations Market Time, Game Warden, Coronado, and Sealords; Overview of MIW Operations in Vietnam; Key Insights; Strategic Scenario 2: Maritime Support to Law Enforcement in Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics Operations in Colombia and to Counterpiracy Operations off the Horn of Africa Counternarcotics and Counterterrorism Operations in ColombiaMaritime Interdiction Activities; Riverine Support to Law Enforcement in Colombia; Counterpiracy Operations off the Horn of Africa; Coalition Task Forces and Unilateral Deployments; Judicial Agreements; UN Initiatives; Assessing International Responses to Piracy off the Horn of Africa; Strategic Scenario 3: Unconventional Warfare in Nicaragua; Background: U.S. Policy in Nicaragua; U.S. Mining of Nicaraguan Harbors; CHAPTER FIVE: Adversary Capabilities in Maritime Irregular Warfare; LTTE Sea Tigers, 1984-2009 Overview of Operations and Enemy CapabilitiesInsights to Inform Future Maritime Irregular Warfare; Lashkar-e-Taiba Attack in Mumbai, 2008; Overview of Operations and Enemy Capabilities; Insights to Inform Future MIW; Piracy off the Horn of Africa; Capabilities of Perpetrating Groups; Insights to Inform Future MIW; CHAPTER SIX: Conclusions and Recommendations; Key Findings; A Definition of Maritime Irregular Warfare; The OEF-P Case Compared to Other Historical Cases of Maritime Irregular Warfare: Lessons Learned; The Range of Capabilities of U.S. MIW Adversaries; Recommendations; References |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219978003321 |
| Santa Monica, Calif., : RAND, 2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Counterinsurgency scorecard : Afghanistan in early 2013 relative to insurgencies since World War II
| Counterinsurgency scorecard : Afghanistan in early 2013 relative to insurgencies since World War II |
| Autore | Paul Christopher |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : Rand Corporation, 2013 |
| Soggetto topico |
Counterinsurgency - Afghanistan
Counterinsurgency Military Science - General Military & Naval Science Law, Politics & Government |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Case studies. |
| ISBN | 0-8330-8364-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Findings from previous research on insurgency -- The counterinsurgency scorecard -- Scoring Afghanistan in 2013 -- Detailed factors in the current case -- Afghanistan in comparison to specific historical cases -- 2013 results compared with 2011 results -- Conclusions and recommendations. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Afghanistan in early 2013 relative to insurgencies since World War II |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910219975403321 |
Paul Christopher
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| [Place of publication not identified], : Rand Corporation, 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The markets for force : privatization of security across world regions / / edited by Molly Dunigan and Ulrich Petersohn
| The markets for force : privatization of security across world regions / / edited by Molly Dunigan and Ulrich Petersohn |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (222 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.3/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Private security services
National security Security sector |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-8122-9143-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- CONTENTS -- List of Abbreviations -- Foreword -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Diverse Markets for Force in Latin America: From Argentina to Guatemala -- 3. The Military Protection Markets in Peru and Ecuador: A Detailed Analysis -- 4. The Market for Force in the United Kingdom: The Recasting of the Monopoly of Violence and the Management of Force as a Public- Private Enterprise Carlos Ortiz -- 5. The Market for Private Force in the Czech Republic -- 6. Informal but Diverse: The Market for Exported Force from Russia and Ukraine -- 7. The Markets for Force in Afghanistan -- 8. China’s Managed Market for Force -- 9. The Canadian Market for Force -- 10. The Market for Force in the United States -- 11. The Causes and Consequences of Different Types of Markets for Force -- Appendix: Testing the Relative Explanatory Power of the “Market Types” Argument` -- List of Contributors -- Index -- Acknowledgments |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910463694903321 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2015 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The markets for force : privatization of security across world regions / / edited by Molly Dunigan and Ulrich Petersohn
| The markets for force : privatization of security across world regions / / edited by Molly Dunigan and Ulrich Petersohn |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (222 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.3/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Private security services
National security Security sector |
| Soggetto non controllato |
Political Science
Public Policy |
| ISBN | 0-8122-9143-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- CONTENTS -- List of Abbreviations -- Foreword -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Diverse Markets for Force in Latin America: From Argentina to Guatemala -- 3. The Military Protection Markets in Peru and Ecuador: A Detailed Analysis -- 4. The Market for Force in the United Kingdom: The Recasting of the Monopoly of Violence and the Management of Force as a Public- Private Enterprise Carlos Ortiz -- 5. The Market for Private Force in the Czech Republic -- 6. Informal but Diverse: The Market for Exported Force from Russia and Ukraine -- 7. The Markets for Force in Afghanistan -- 8. China’s Managed Market for Force -- 9. The Canadian Market for Force -- 10. The Market for Force in the United States -- 11. The Causes and Consequences of Different Types of Markets for Force -- Appendix: Testing the Relative Explanatory Power of the “Market Types” Argument` -- List of Contributors -- Index -- Acknowledgments |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910788187803321 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2015 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The markets for force : privatization of security across world regions / / edited by Molly Dunigan and Ulrich Petersohn
| The markets for force : privatization of security across world regions / / edited by Molly Dunigan and Ulrich Petersohn |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2015 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (222 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.3/5 |
| Soggetto topico |
Private security services
National security Security sector |
| Soggetto non controllato |
Political Science
Public Policy |
| ISBN | 0-8122-9143-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Front matter -- CONTENTS -- List of Abbreviations -- Foreword -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Diverse Markets for Force in Latin America: From Argentina to Guatemala -- 3. The Military Protection Markets in Peru and Ecuador: A Detailed Analysis -- 4. The Market for Force in the United Kingdom: The Recasting of the Monopoly of Violence and the Management of Force as a Public- Private Enterprise Carlos Ortiz -- 5. The Market for Private Force in the Czech Republic -- 6. Informal but Diverse: The Market for Exported Force from Russia and Ukraine -- 7. The Markets for Force in Afghanistan -- 8. China’s Managed Market for Force -- 9. The Canadian Market for Force -- 10. The Market for Force in the United States -- 11. The Causes and Consequences of Different Types of Markets for Force -- Appendix: Testing the Relative Explanatory Power of the “Market Types” Argument` -- List of Contributors -- Index -- Acknowledgments |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910815147603321 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : , : University of Pennsylvania Press, , 2015 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Out of the shadows : the health and well-being of private contractors working in conflict environments / / Molly Dunigan [and four others]
| Out of the shadows : the health and well-being of private contractors working in conflict environments / / Molly Dunigan [and four others] |
| Autore | Dunigan Molly |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (225 p.) |
| Disciplina | 355.62110973 |
| Soggetto topico |
Government contractors - Medical care - United States
Government contractors - Mental health - United States Government contractors - Health and hygiene - United States |
| ISBN |
0-8330-8234-5
0-8330-8235-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE Introduction; Our Approach; Description of Survey Sample and Survey Recruitment; Survey Instrument; Survey Response; Survey Analysis; Overall Sample Characteristics; Organization of This Report; CHAPTER TWO The Health Status of Contractors Who Are Deployed to Conflict Environments Is Not Well Understood: A Review of the Literature; Physical and Mental Health Risks Faced by Contractors in Conflict Environments
Prevalence of Mental Health Problems Among Contractors Compared with Military Personnel Industry-Led Mental Health and Well-Being Initiatives; Stigma in Seeking Professional Mental Health Care; Denial of Defense Base Act Claims; Conclusion; CHAPTER THREE What Are the Deployment Experiences of Contractors?; Overall Contractor Deployment Experiences; Predeployment Training and Preparation; Contractors' Combat Exposure; Contractors' Living Conditions; Comparing Contractor and U.S. Military Deployment Experiences; Conclusions CHAPTER FOUR What Is the Mental Health Status of Contractors Who Work in Conflict Environments? Proportion of Contractors Who Met Criteria for Probable Mental Health Problems; Conclusions; CHAPTER FIVE What Other Health Issues Affect Contractors Who Work in Conflict Environments?; Contractors' Overall Health Ratings Are Generally Positive; Contractors Reported a Variety of Physical and Mental Health Conditions Experienced as a Result of Deployment on Contract; Conclusions; CHAPTER SIX To What Extent Do Contractors Access Health Care, and What Are the Barriers to Receiving Health Care? Access to Health Care Health Insurance; Defense Base Act Claims; Utilization of Health Care; Access to Company-Provided Stress Management Resources; Perceived Barriers to Mental Health Treatment; Conclusions; CHAPTER SEVEN Conclusions and Policy Recommendations; Contractor Deployment Experiences Are Similar to Those of Military Populations but Vary by Nationality and Job Specialty; Contractors Are Affected by Serious Mental Health Problems; Contractors Also Suffer from Physical Health Problems Although Most Contractors Have Health Insurance, It Appears That Many of Their Health Care Needs Are Not Being Met Policy Recommendations; Increase Access to Stress Management and Mental Health Resources; Reduce Barriers to Seeking Treatment for Mental Health Problems; Conduct Additional Research to Better Understand the Needs of This Population; Conclusions; APPENDIXES; A. Additional Data Tables; B. Sensitivity Analyses; References |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220095603321 |
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Dunigan Molly
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| Santa Monica, California : , : RAND Corporation, , 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Paths to victory : detailed insurgency case studies
| Paths to victory : detailed insurgency case studies |
| Autore | Paul Christopher |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : Rand, 2013 |
| Disciplina | 355.02/18 |
| Soggetto topico |
Insurgency - Research
Insurgency Counterinsurgency Military & Naval Science Law, Politics & Government Military Science - General |
| ISBN | 0-8330-8342-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Detailed overviews of 41 insurgency cases. UK in Palestine, 1944-1947 -- Greece, 1945-1949 -- Indochina, 1946-1954 -- Philippines (Huk Rebellion), 1946-1956 -- Colombia ("La Violencia"), 1948-1958 -- Malaya, 1948-1955 -- Kenya, 1952-1956 -- Algerian Independence, 1954-1962 -- Cyprus, 1955-1959 -- Cuba, 1956-1959 -- Oman (Imamate Uprising), 1957-1959 -- Indonesia (Darul Islam), 1958-1962 -- Tibet, 1956-1974 -- Guatemala, 1960-1996 -- Laos, 1959-1975 -- Namibia, 1960-1989 -- South Africa, 1960-1990 -- South Vietnam, 1960-1975 -- Eritrea, 1961-1991 -- Iraqi Kurdistan, 1961-1975 -- Angolan Independence, 1961-1974 -- Guinea-Bissau, 1962-1974 -- Mozambican Independence, 1962-1974 -- Yemen, 1962-1970 -- Uruguay, 1963-1972 -- Oman (Dhofar Rebellion), 1965-1975 -- Zimbabwe/Rhodesia, 1965-1980 -- Argentina, 1969-1979 -- Cambodia, 1967-1975 -- Northern Ireland, 1969-1999 -- Jordan, 1970-1971 -- Bangladesh, 1971 -- Philippines (MNLF), 1971-1996 -- Baluchistan, 1973-1978 -- Angola (UNITA), 1975-2002 -- Indonesia (East Timor), 1975-2000 -- Lebanese Civil War, 1975-1990 -- Western Sahara, 1975-1991 -- Indonesia (Aceh), 1976-2005 -- Mozambique (RENAMO), 1976-1995 -- Sri Lanka, 1976-2009. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Paths to Victory |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220093603321 |
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Paul Christopher
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| [Place of publication not identified], : Rand, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Paths to victory : lessons from modern insurgencies
| Paths to victory : lessons from modern insurgencies |
| Autore | Paul Christopher |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : Rand, 2013 |
| Disciplina | 355.02/18 |
| Soggetto topico |
Counterinsurgency
Military & Naval Science Law, Politics & Government Military Science - General |
| ISBN | 0-8330-8341-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Altri titoli varianti | Paths to Victory |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910220093403321 |
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Paul Christopher
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| [Place of publication not identified], : Rand, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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