Counterinsurgency in Rural Afghanistan: Expert Insights Unveiled

Understand the Real Challenges of Counterinsurgency

Explore a rare, firsthand analysis of why counterinsurgency efforts struggled in Afghanistan’s tribalized rural Muslim environments (TRMEs). Written by former Turkish Special Forces officer Metin Gurcan, this book uncovers the cultural realities, tactical failures, and on-the-ground complexities often overlooked by traditional COIN doctrine.

What You’ll Learn

• How tribal and rural dynamics shaped Afghanistan’s conflict outcomes
• Common misconceptions that undermined coalition strategies
• Insights from 15 years of field experience across multiple TRME regions
• Why local-level decision-making is critical for COIN success

Who This Book Is For

Ideal for military professionals, historians, policymakers, and readers seeking an unfiltered examination of Afghanistan’s counterinsurgency efforts.

Gain a deeper understanding of what truly went wrong—order your copy today.