“Urban Operations: War, Crime, and Conflict” selected for the prestigious Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Book Program!

Urban Operations: War, Crime, and Conflict” edited by SWJ El Centro Editors Dr. John P. Sullivan and Dr. Nathan P. Jones, alongside El Centro Fellow Dr. Daniel Weisz Argomedo, has been selected for the prestigious Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Book Program! Congratulations from Small Wars Journal!
The AUSA Book Program offers quality books about Army heritage, military theory and policy, and security in the modern world. One of its goals is to foster an understanding of the emerging security environment. This program permits AUSA members to purchase these titles at a discounted rate.
Jay Tamsett, Managing Editor for Key Point Press had this to say on LinkedIn:
KeyPoint Press is thrilled to announce that “Urban Operations: War, Crime, and Conflict” by eds. Sullivan, Jones, and Weisz Argomedo has been selected for the prestigious Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Book Program!
This significant recognition from the AUSA Book Program, known for showcasing only the most significant military scholarship, underscores the book’s vital contribution to understanding Army heritage and military affairs.
This compelling new book delves into the critical challenges of urban warfare across the globe. It examines the crucial intersection of conventional warfare, criminal violence, and civil conflict in urban settings, a field of increasing importance as global urbanization accelerates.
Inside “Urban Operations,” you’ll find practical insights into:
– Tactical challenges unique to dense urban environments
– The blur between criminal networks and insurgent forces
– Technological innovations in urban combat
– Humanitarian considerations in populated conflict zones
– Strategic approaches to urban stabilization operationsThe editors, renowned security expert John P. Sullivan, specialist in criminal insurgency Nathan P. Jones, and distinguished security studies researcher focusing on Latin America Daniel Weisz Argomedo, bring exceptional expertise to this timely work.
Don’t miss out on this essential resource for military professionals, law enforcement agencies, and policymakers navigating today’s complex security environment.
“Urban Operations: War, Crime, and Conflict” is available now through major booksellers and directly from KeyPoint Press. A special 25% discount is available for all AUSA members. For details and questions, reach out to [email protected].
Learn more about this important book here.
About the Publisher: KeyPoint Press is a leading publisher of specialized works on military affairs, security studies, and international relations.
The AUSA Book Program offers quality books about Army heritage, military theory and policy, and security in the modern world.
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FRONT MATTER
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Abstracts
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Preface: The Battles of the Past Shape the Wars of Tomorrow
by Jayson Geroux and John Spencer -
Introduction: Urban Operations: War, Crime, and Conflict
by John P. Sullivan, Nathan P. Jones, and Daniel Weisz Argomedo
CHAPTERS
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Chapter 1: Urban Security: From High-Intensity Crime to Large-Scale Combat Operations and Everything in Between
by John P. Sullivan, Nathan P. Jones, and Daniel Weisz Argomedo -
Chapter 2: Civil Affairs in Antwerp 1944-1945: Critical Infrastructure and Civil Defense
by Louise Tumchewics -
Chapter 3: Urban Disaster Wrought by Man: The Battle for Manila, 1945
by Russell W. Glenn -
Chapter 4: Virtual Urban Siege: Modern Urban Siege and Swarming in Culiacán 2019 & 2023
by Daniel Weisz Argomedo, Nathan P. Jones, and John P. Sullivan -
Chapter 5: Implementing NIMS: Lessons Learned from the Boston Marathon Bombing
by James M. Duggan, John Petrozzelli, and Jay Slattery -
Chapter 6: Urban Warfare: The Recent Israeli Experience
by Nadav Morag -
Chapter 7: Artificial Intelligence and Urban Operations
by Anthony King -
Chapter 8: Wide Area Motion Imagery and the Colonial Antecedents of Surveillance
by Dinesh Napal -
Chapter 9: The Battles of Hue: Understanding Urban Conflicts through Wargaming
by David J.H. Burden -
Chapter 10: Why Cities Fail: The Urban Security Crisis in Ecuador
by Jorge Mantilla, Carolina Andrade, and Maria Fe Vallejo -
Chapter 11: The Political Trajectory of Urban Violence: Organized Crime in Michoacán’s Apatzingán
by Fausto Carbajal -
Chapter 12: NATO’s path to addressing Urban and Urban Littoral Operations
by Alex Case and Gordon Pendleton -
Chapter 13: Subterranean Operations
by Andrew Craig -
Chapter 14: Creating Light at Tunnel’s End: Ukraine’s Post-war Urban Recovery
by Russell W. Glenn -
Chapter 15: Black Shabbat: Learning Lessons from the Urban Battles of October 7th
by Jacob Stoil -
Chapter 16: Civilian Protection in Urban Operations: Legal and Policy Approaches
by Sahr Muhammedally -
Postscript: The Future of Urban Operations in Context
by David Kilcullen
Appendices
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Appendix One: Book Reviews
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Appendix Two: Book Review Essay
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Appendix Three: Acronyms
Biographies