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1	The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century more books like this by Thomas X Hammes, Colonel add to wishlist Ongoing events in Iraq show how difficult it is for the world's only remaining superpower to impose its will upon other peoples. From Vietnam, French and US, to Afghanistan, Russian and US, to Israel and the Palestinians, to Somalia and Kosovo, recent history is replete with powerful military forces being tied up by seemingly weaker opponents. ... see all copies from $4.44! new only from $12.97! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America more books like this by Qiao Liang, Colonel, Liang Qiao, Wang Xiangsui, Colonel add to wishlist see all copies from $24.45! new only from $24.45!
3	How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict more books like this by Ivan Arreguin-Toft add to wishlist How do the weak win wars? The likelihood of victory and defeat in asymmetric conflicts depends on the interaction of the strategies weak and strong actors use. Using statistical and in-depth historical analyses of conflicts spanning two hundred years, Ivan Arreguin-Toft shows that, independent of regime type and weapons technology, the interaction ... see all copies from $22.67! new only from $22.67! \| SVS
4	Assessing Irregular Warfare: A Framework for Intelligence Analysis more books like this by Eric V Larson, Derek Eaton, Brian Nichiporuk add to wishlist Provides an analytic framework and procedure for the intelligence analysis of irregular warfare (IW) environments that can serve as the basis for IW intelligence curriculum development efforts. Defines IW in terms of two stylized situations: population-centric (such as counterinsurgency) and counterterrorism. Provides a detailed review of IW ... see all copies from $23.50! new only from $23.50! \| SVS
5	Stray Voltage: War in the Information Age more books like this by Wayne M Hall add to wishlist see all copies from $2.42! new only from $18.70! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Asymmetrical Warfare: Today's Challenge to U.S. Military Power more books like this by Roger W Barnett add to wishlist Examines the vast array of constraints on America's ability to employ military force see all copies from $12.00! new only from $34.80! \| first editions
7	Arab-Israeli Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars more books like this by Anthony H Cordesman add to wishlist The reality of the Arab-Israeli military balance now consists of two subordinate balances: Israel versus Syria and Israel versus the Palestinians. This book analyses these two balances in detail and their impact on defence planning in each country and on the overall strategic risk to the region as a whole. It covers military developments in each ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $15.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Conflict in Afghanistan: Studies in Asymetric Warfare more books like this by Sir Martin Ewans add to wishlist Asymmetric warfare, involving conflicts where smaller powers apply their strengths against the weaknesses of a more powerful opponent, has become a key modern concern since the September 11th attacks. "Conflicts in Afghanistan" tackles this issue by examining the five wars Afghanistan has waged against foreign powers over the past two centuries, ... see all copies from $172.95! new only from $172.95! \| SVS
9	Democracies at War Against Terrorism: A Comparative Perspective more books like this by Samy Cohen (Editor) add to wishlist This book deals with the difficulty democracies face in conducting asymmetric warfare in highly populated areas without violating international humanitarian law. On numerous occasions, democratic nations have been singled out by human rights NGOs for the brutality of their modus operandi, for their inadequate attention to the protection of ... see all copies from $81.05! new only from $81.05! \| SVS
10	Terrorism in Asymmetric Conflict: Ideological and Structural Aspects more books like this by Ekaterina Stepanova add to wishlist The book's main focus is on extremist ideologies and structural capabilities of violent non-state actors that employ terrorist means. Ideologies and organizational patterns are seen as the main comparative advantages of such groups in an asymmetrical confrontation at all levels, from the local to the global. Resolution of the key issues of the ... see all copies from $55.18! new only from $55.18!
11 view cover	Terrorism in Asymmetrical Conflict: Ideological and Structural Aspects more books like this by Ekaterina Stepanova add to wishlist The book's main focus is on extremist ideologies and structural capabilities of violent non-state actors that employ terrorist means. Ideologies and organizational patterns are seen as the main comparative advantages of such groups in an asymmetrical confrontation at all levels, from the local to the global. Resolution of the key issues of the ... see all copies from $16.85! new only from $16.85! \| SVS
12 view cover	Asymmetric Warfare: Threat and Response in the Twenty-First Century more books like this by Rod Thornton add to wishlist In recent years, the nature of conflict has changed. Through asymmetric warfare radical groups and weak state actors are using unexpected means to deal stunning blows to more powerful opponents in the West. From terrorism to information warfare, the Wests air power, sea power and land power are open to attack from clever, but much weaker, enemies ... see all copies from $17.99! new only from $21.47! \| SVS
13 view cover	Kalashnikov Culture: Small Arms Proliferation and Irregular Warfare more books like this by Christopher Carr add to wishlist This work investigates forms of violence that are the result of high levels of weaponisation among the general population and examines the culture surrounding this issue.This work is a bridge between failed/weak states' literature and texts which examine issues relating to small arms proliferation. The author investigates the cultural impact of ... see all copies from $50.25! new only from $50.25! \| SVS
14 view cover	Cyber Terrorism: Political and Economic Implications more books like this by Andrew M Colarik add to wishlist "Cyber Terrorism: Political and Economic Implications" is a cyber terrorism brief that outlines many of the recent terrorist activities, political objectives, and their use of cyberspace. Much of this book is dedicated to illustrating the use of the global information infrastructure by terrorists for the communication and coordination of ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $65.59! \| SVS
15 view cover	Air-Mech-Strike: Asymmetric Maneuver Warfare for the 21st Century more books like this by David L Grange, Brigadier, Huba Wass de Czege, Brigadier, Richard D Liebert, Lieutenant add to wishlist see all copies from $16.90!
16 view cover	Asymmetric Warfare: Threat and Response in the 21st Century more books like this by Rod Thornton add to wishlist In recent years, the nature of conflict has changed. Through asymmetric warfare radical groups and weak state actors are using unexpected means to deal stunning blows to more powerful opponents in the West. From terrorism to information warfare, the Wests air power, sea power and land power are open to attack from clever, but much weaker, enemies ... see all copies from $63.63! new only from $63.63! \| SVS
17 view cover	Insurgency, Terrorism, and Crime: Shadows from the Past and Portents for the Future more books like this by Max G Manwaring, Edwin G Corr (Foreword by) add to wishlist New insights for understanding and combating Al Qaeda and other contemporary security threats see all copies from $21.00! new only from $26.88! \| SVS
18 view cover	Russia, the Asymmetric Threat to the United States: A Potent Mixture of Energy and Missiles more books like this by John Wood add to wishlist Twenty years ago, Western governments hailed what Mikhail Gorbachev called Perestroika. Vladimir Putin's Russia is a far different nation, once again an autocratic superpower whose energy reserves and military muscle the West misunderstands - and will continue to ignore at its own peril. This book examines the reality of the new Russia, a powerful ... see all copies from $33.47! new only from $33.47! \| SVS
19 view cover	Ethics Education for Irregular Warfare more books like this by Don Carrick add to wishlist In "Ethics Education in the Military" (eds. Paul Robinson, Nigel de Lee and Don Carrick: Ashgate 2008) the contributing authors surveyed and critically analysed the existing theory and practice of educating soldiers, sailors and airmen in the ethics of 'old fashioned' warfaring. This volume considers the extent to which such theory and practice is ... see all copies from $81.86! new only from $81.86!
20 view cover	War 2.0: Irregular Warfare in the Information Age more books like this by Thomas Rid add to wishlist The authors argue that two intimately connected trends - the rise of insurgencies and the rise of the Web - are putting modern armies under huge pressure to adapt. Their book traces the contrasting ways in which insurgents and counterinsurgents have adapted the new media platforms to the new forms of irregular conflict. It examines the public ... see all copies from $58.42! new only from $58.42! \| SVS
21	Latin America's New Security Reality: Irregular Asymmetric Conflict and Hugo Chavez more books like this by Max G Manwaring add to wishlist see all copies from $17.00! new only from $17.00! \| first editions
22	Strategic Competition and Resistance in the 21st Century: Irregular, Catastrophic, Traditional, and Hybrid Challenges in Context more books like this by Nathan Freier add to wishlist see all copies from $43.52! new only from $49.40!

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