The US and the war on terror in the Philippines / Patricio N. Abinales, Nathan Gilbert Quimpo, editors.
Material type: TextPublication details: Manila : Anvil, c2008.Description: vii, 203 p. 23 cmISBN:- 9789712720611
- DS 686.64 .Un31 2008
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Filipiniana | Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana | DS 686.64 .Un31 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 3AEA0000304304 |
This collection of essays explores the theme of the US and the "war on terror" in Mindanao, southern Philippines, from various perspectives and levels of analysis. It covers the following topics, among others: the nature and significance of the terrorist threat, history and dynamics of terrorism in the southern Philippines, the armed conflict between the Philippine government and Muslim separatists, the joint US Philippine efforts to wipe out the Abu Sayyaf and bring about a more durable peace and security in Mindanao, the controversy over and public perceptions of the US military presence in Mindanao, and the real prospects of the fight against terrorism and the pursuit of peace in Mindanao.
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