The Three Circles of War: Understanding the Dynamics of Conflict in Iraq

This comprehensive analysis of the combat in Iraq reveals not one, but three uniquely characterized circles of war: interstate conflict, insurgency, and civil war. As the editors and contributors emphasize, even the most effective strategies in a war as complicated as the three-level conflict in Iraq are intertwined and complementary. The goal of The Three Circles of War is to contribute to a deeper understanding of this war, and modern warfare in general, by examining their shared similari...