This book describes Thai counterinsurgency (COIN) strategies, operations, and tactics for three wars ranging from 1965-present. Some of its highlights:- Provides an insider’s view of 50 years of Thai national security and Irregular Warfare (IW) decision-making in a way that no book has previously done- Profiles the war against communist insurgents (1965-85); southern separatists (1980-1998); and southern separatists/Islamist jihadists (2004-present/2014)- Discuses major Thai defense and political personalities and the impact of their leadership- Contains lessons RE: strategizing and executing IW/COIN, including successes and failures- Covers military, political, and economic operations in detail- Based on IW monitoring and operations planning model devised by the author- Especially relevant for America’s “Asia pivot” and understanding Thailand, Southeast Asia, and China Read Less