John Nagle Libri

Focusing on the learning processes of military organizations, the book analyzes how armies adapt during unexpected conflicts. By comparing counterinsurgency strategies from the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War, it highlights the significance of organizational culture in achieving success or failure in military adaptation. Through archival research and interviews with veterans, the author emphasizes the lessons learned from past conflicts and critiques the tendency of armies to prepare for previous wars rather than current realities.

Focusing on the concept of 'Irishness' and its inclusivity, the book explores how multiculturalism can foster political engagement among diverse communities in a global city. Through extensive ethnographic and archival research, it reveals the complexities and benefits of multiculturalism, making it relevant for scholars in migration, ethnicity, social and cultural anthropology, Irish studies, and sociology.

The Middle East is often portrayed as oppressively patriarchal and homophobic. Yet, in recent years the region has become a vibrant and important arena for feminist and LGBTQ activism. This book provides an insight into this emerging politics through a unique analysis of feminist and LGBTQ social movements in the context of Lebanon's postwar sectarian system. Resisting Sectarianism argues that LGBTQ and feminists social movements are powerful agents of political and social transformation in Lebanon. Drawing on extensive ethnographic fieldwork, the book takes the reader inside these movements to see how they attract members and construct campaigns, forge alliances, and the multiple ways in which they generate important forms of resistance to, and change within, the sectarian system. The book also traces the strong obstacles that sectarian parties and religious authorities employ to weaken LGBTQ and feminist activism.

Considers the crucial question of how armies adapt to changing circumstances during the course of conflicts for which they are initially unprepared. This book is a timely examination of the lessons of previous counterinsurgency campaigns that will be hailed by both military leaders and interested civilians.

Focusing on the laws of insurgency, this volume draws from the insights of French officer David Galula, who experienced guerrilla warfare across three continents. It outlines effective strategies and tactics for countering insurgent threats, making it a valuable resource for American policymakers and military analysts seeking lessons from the counterinsurgency era of the 1960s, particularly in relation to contemporary conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The book includes a new foreword by John A. Nagl, enhancing its relevance and context.

Focusing on social movements in violently divided societies, the book explores their dual role as catalysts for both ethnic conflict and peacebuilding. It delves into the complexities of identity and political mobilization in contexts marked by ethnic violence, offering a nuanced perspective on how these movements shape societal dynamics. Through detailed analysis, it contributes valuable insights to ongoing debates about the impact of social activism in fostering either division or reconciliation.

The analysis explores how asymmetric threats exploit adversaries' weaknesses, particularly in the context of U.S. national security post-Cold War. It discusses the importance of understanding both American and enemy objectives and the various means of projecting force asymmetrically. The paper highlights a critical concern: the Department of Defense's focus on symmetrical threats may leave the U.S. vulnerable. To address future challenges, it advocates for a balanced approach that prepares for unexpected threats while maintaining readiness against anticipated conflicts.

An essential, illustrated primer on what makes society tick .

Gesellschaft? Was soll das sein? Wie funktioniert sie? Welche Rolle spielen Einzelne und Gruppen dabei? Soziologie interessiert sich dafür, wie Menschen die Gesellschaft formen, in der sie leben. Dieser Band der Infocomics erklärt die Arbeit der Soziologen zur Industrialisierung, Aufklärung, demokratischen Revolution bis hin zu Globalisierung und Neoliberalismus. Dabei werden Akteure, Denkrichtungen und Teilgebiete vorgestellt: Stadtsoziologie, Machttheorien, Wissenssoziologie, ethnische und sexuelle Identität und vieles mehr. All das wird gewürzt durch die scharfe Feder des Illustrators Piero.