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Book Synopsis: In nine short days, Taliban forces destroyed two decades of American armed statebuilding in Afghanistan. This was no isolated failure. Over the last century, almost every attempt to intervene militarily to prop up or reconstruct an allied state has seen similar dismal outcomes. Why? This book answers that fundamental question.
By exploring the factors that hindered success in Afghanistan, Adam Wunische identifies forces common to other unsuccessful U.S. armed statebuilding missions, from Vietnam to Syria, Haiti to Iraq. These forces, he argues, inherently favor insurgencies, forfeit sustainability for quick results, and create dependencies and corruption – all of which undermine the goal of building a state that can stand on its own. Not only that, but most of these forces are inescapable and uncontrollable. This means any future attempts at armed statebuilding will likely also be unwinnable, with costs and consequences far outpacing America’s interests and benefits.
Faced with a future likely dominated by proxy wars, Wunische offers a novel way forward to prevent the U.S. from chasing new wars that it is destined to lose.
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Are you tired of seeing American armed statebuilding efforts crumble to dust? Look no further than "Unwinnable Wars: Afghanistan and the Future of American Armed Statebuilding" for the answers you seek. This enlightening book delves deep into the reasons behind the failures of past interventions, offering invaluable insights into why these missions have been met with such dismal outcomes. From Vietnam to Syria, Haiti to Iraq, the patterns are clear: insurgencies thrive, sustainability is sacrificed for quick fixes, dependencies form, and corruption takes hold. It's time to break this cycle once and for all.
Author Adam Wunische has meticulously dissected the forces that render armed statebuilding missions futile, exposing their inescapable and uncontrollable nature. Brace yourself for a sobering revelation: these forces are poised to plague future endeavors as well. But fear not, for within these pages lies a glimmer of hope. Wunische presents a groundbreaking strategy that can spare the United States from embarking on more ill-fated wars.
If you yearn for a future free from costly and unwinnable proxy wars, this book is your guiding light. Discover the insights and knowledge that can help redirect America's military efforts towards surpassing its interests and reaping the benefits it truly deserves. Don't let history repeat itself – empower yourself with "Unwinnable Wars: Afghanistan and the Future of American Armed Statebuilding".
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