Special Forces, Strategy and the War on Terror by Alastair Fi... - 9780415570367

Special Forces, Strategy and the War on TerrorWarfare By Other Means\nAuthor(s): Alastair Finlan\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415570367, 978-0415570367\nSynopsis\nThis volume undertakes a systematic analysis of the relationship between Special Forces and contemporary strategy, explaining the resurgence of interest in Special Forces, particularly in the West, by exploring their appeal over traditional conventional force options in the current War on Terror. \n\nSpecial Forces, Terrorism and Strategy comprises four overarching themes:\n\ntheory and practice\ncommand and control\nculture and technology \noperations and the War on Terror. \n\nBy developing a credible theory about the role of Special Forces in contemporary strategy, Alastair Finlan assesses the changing character of the relationship between conventional forces and Special Forces, illustrating the prominent role of these forces in the War on Terro.