Citation

Staniland P. Wash. Q. 2005; 29(1): 21.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Georgetown University, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1162/016366005774859698

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Transnational insurgencies' unique challenges are not amenable to the offensive strategies that the Bush Doctrine emphasizes against terrorism. History strongly suggests that embracing a containment strategy, combining border defenses with aggressive propaganda and international intelligence cooperation, would be more successful in Iraq and beyond.