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Author Fair, C. Christine.

Title Urban battle fields of South Asia : lessons learned from Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan / C. Christine Fair
Published Santa Monica, CA : Rand, ©2004
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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 150 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series Rand Corporation monograph series
Rand Corporation monograph series.
Contents Introduction -- Sri Lanka -- India -- Pakistan -- Conclusions
Summary This study examines several case studies of sustained campaigns of urban terrorism perpetrated by various domestic groups in the countries of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. One focus of this research addresses the modus operandi of the militant outfits. It describes the tactics they employ, their targeting means and objectives, and the ways in which these groups have innovated and evolved over time. This report illuminates, where possible, links that militant groups forge with other such organizations within South Asia and beyond. This work also examines the ways in which the three states respond to the menace of urban terrorism. It explains how each state mobilizes its security apparatuses (military, paramilitary, police), intelligence agencies as well as legislative and judicial bodies to counter the emerging threats. Finally, this research identifies key insights from these country-specific case studies that may inform U.S. stability operations in the cities of Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-150)
Notes English
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Subject Urban warfare -- Sri Lanka
Urban warfare -- India
Urban warfare -- Pakistan -- Pāṭa
Terrorism -- Sri Lanka -- Prevention
Terrorism -- India -- Prevention
Terrorism -- Pakistan -- Pāṭa -- Prevention
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
HISTORY -- Military -- Strategy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Security (National & International)
Terrorism -- Prevention
Urban warfare
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2004019129
ISBN 9780833040589
0833040588
9781598754605
1598754602
9786612282652
6612282657
1282282654
9781282282650