Latin America's New Security Reality: Irregular Asymmetric Conflict and Hugo Chavez

vii, [1], 62, [2] p. Endnotes. From an on-line posting: "The author answers questions regarding What is President Hugo Chavez doing in Venezuela? What are his plans for the future and for the rest of Latin America? and What are the implications for stability and instability in the Hemisphere? Dr. Max G. Manwaring is a Professor of Military Strategy in the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) of the U.S. Army War College (USAWC), has held the General Douglas MacArthur Chair of Research at the USAWC, and is a retired U.S. Army colonel. He has served in various civilian and military positions, including the U.S. Southern Command and the Defense Intelligence Agency, Dr. Manwaring is the author and co-author of several articles, chapters, and books dealing with Latin American security affairs, political-military affairs, and insurgency and counterinsurgency. Dr. Manwaring is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, and holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Illinois." Good. No dust jacket. Cover has some wear and soiling. Corner of front cover creased.…