Skirmishes at the Edge of Empire

Drawing on interviews with key decision-makers from the Nixon to Clinton administrations, this work explores the evolution of the U.S. government's understanding and approach to terrorism over 25 years. It distills strategic and tactical lessons from encounters with various terrorist groups, offering insights applicable to future counterterrorism efforts and broader national security policies. This analysis is essential for scholars and professionals in international relations, foreign policy, and military/political affairs, especially in a world marked by small-scale conflicts.