Bosco, Leonardo (A.A. 2021/2022) Special forces and contemporary security: the Italian experience and the Afghan case. Tesi di Laurea in Security policies, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Carlo Magrassi, pp. 119. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Evolution of special forces in the 20th and 21st centuries. Definitions and characteristics. Activities. World war I: the birth of special forces. World war II: the expansion of special forces. From after world war II to the 21st century. Italian military deployment: armed forces and their special forces units. Italian army special force: 9th paratroopers assault regiment "col Moschin". Italian navy special force: operational raiders group (GOI). Italian air force special force: 17th raiders wing. Carabinieri corps special force: special intervention group (GIS). The troubled history of Afghanistan. Afghanistan "graveyard of empires": from its origins to 21st century. The role of Italy in operation enduring freedom. International security assistance force (ISAF): the role of the Italian task force 45. Italian military contribution to the NATO-led multinational mission in Afghanistan resolute support mission (RSM). Italian armed forces and future scenarios. Future challenges. Geopolitical scenarios involving the Italian military component.

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Bibliografia: pp. 107-112.

Thesis Type:	Master's Degree Thesis
Institution:	Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-52)
Chair:	Security policies
Thesis Supervisor:	Magrassi, Carlo
Thesis Co-Supervisor:	Paris, Davide
Academic Year:	2021/2022
Session:	Extraordinary
Deposited by:	Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited:	20 Jun 2023 15:16
Last Modified:	20 Jun 2023 15:16
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/35958

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