Why the Long War Can and Cannot be Compared to the Cold War

The phrase "long war" is being used by the Bush officials to describe the intricacy and obduracy of America's ongoing struggle with the self-styled "global jihadists." Even though there are some similarities between this concept and the concept of "Cold War," the u...

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Published in:Comparative strategy 2007-10, Vol.26 (4), p.275-284
Main Author: Ahrari, Ehsan M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cold War
Communism
Comparative Analysis
International relations-US
Islam
Military policy
Military strategy
Strategies
Terrorism
United States of America
War
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Summary:The phrase "long war" is being used by the Bush officials to describe the intricacy and obduracy of America's ongoing struggle with the self-styled "global jihadists." Even though there are some similarities between this concept and the concept of "Cold War," the unique nature of the long war is making it difficult for the United States to develop an effective winning strategy. For the long war to conclude in America's favor, both Iraq and Afghanistan have to be stabilized and have effective governments, which should be perceived as legitimate by their respective citizens. Unless that happens, the United States will not be able to turn the tide of the long war in its favor.
ISSN:0149-5933
1521-0448
DOI:10.1080/01495930701598581