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 RE: 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 Title: The Thai Way of Counterinsurgency Author Name: Moore, Jeff Created: 2014 Binding: softcover Book Condition: As New Pages: 446 Categories: Guerrilla Wars & Resistance Movements Seller ID: 0188
