Nora Bensahel: 2 books
Dangerous But Not Omnipotent
Exploring the Reach and Limitations of Iranian Power in the Middle East
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2009
In an analysis grounded in the observation that although Iranian power projection is marked by strengths, it also has serious liabilities and limitations, this report surveys the nature of both in four critical areas and offers a new U.S. policy paradigm that seeks to manage the challenges Iran presents...
Security Force Assistance in Afghanistan
Identifying Lessons for Future Efforts
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2011
Security force assistance (SFA) is a central pillar of the counterinsurgency campaign being waged by U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan. This monograph analyzes SFA efforts in Afghanistan over time, documents U.S. and international approaches to building the Afghan force from 2001 to 2009, and...