TITLE

BUILDING PRESENCE

AUTHOR(S)

Cahlink, George

PUB. DATE

December 2002

SOURCE

Government Executive;Dec2002, Vol. 34 Issue 16, p47

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the increase in military presence/influence of the U.S. all over the world. Impact of the capture of Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan by U.S. forces during the country's war on terrorism, on the their campaign to win control over Afghanistan; Influence of the strategic importance of the Middle East and Central Asia on the military strategies of the U.S. in the region.

ACCESSION #

8861865

Tags: ARMED Forces

 

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