Soft Power on Hard Problems: Strategic Influence in Irregular Warfare

By Ajit Maan

The authors of this book are uniquely qualified to analyze the contemporary security landscape and promote necessary and pressing change. Each is a thought leader in his or her field. Four out of six authors are seasoned military professionals who share the view that the over-reliance on kinetic approaches over influence operations account for some of the failures of nations against extremists. Combined with civilian academic leadership this book is a practice in military civics. This collection of international perspectives, taken together, challenge commonly held assumptions and outmoded paradigms of engagement.

In tribute to Co-Editor Amar Cheema, Brigadier General (R)
We wish to dedicate this collaborative effort arguing for a more profitable approach to ending and pre-empting conflict as a fitting, living tribute to our Dear Friend, Colleague and Co-Editor, Brig. Amar Cheema, the consummate Soldier, Scholar and Gentleman. Brig. Cheema embodied the concept of "no one appreciates peace and stability as much as a Soldier". Editing and Co-authoring our book focused on using all elements of National Power to achieve and sustain stability is an apt legacy for our Dear Friend.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761868402
• ISBN13: 9780761868408
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Hamilton Books
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 9.5"