Unconventional Warfare in South Asia: Shadow Warriors and Counterinsurgency

by Kaushik Roy and Scott Gates

Book Overview

Framing the debate using case studies from across South Asia as well as China, Afghanistan and Burma and using a wealth of primary and secondary sources, this book takes a closer look at the organization and doctrines of the 'shadow armies' and the government forces which fight the former. It is a welcome addition to the growing field of interest on civil wars and insurgencies in South Asia and enables us to better understand whether South Asia is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138252980
• ISBN13: 9781138252981
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"