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Social Forces and the Revolution in Military Affairs

The Cases of Colombia and Mexico

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  • © 2007

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  1. James F. Rochlin
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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 1-19

  3. Historical Aspects of Colombia’s Strategic Landscape

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 21-42

  4. Plan Colombia

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 43-61

  5. Colombia and the Privatization of Warfare

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 63-92

  6. Historical Aspects of Mexico’s Strategic Landscape

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 93-111

  7. Fight or Flight

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 113-137

  8. Economic Dimensions of the RMA

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 139-168

  9. Conclusion

    • James F. Rochlin
    Pages 169-184

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 185-240
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This book applies Revolution in Military Affairs theories to explain the various strategic victories and losses for assorted social forces in Colombia and Mexico. These countries form the ideal comparative case study of RMA, both from above by the state, and below by civil society.

About the author

James F. Rochlin is Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia Okanagan.

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