Structural Limits of Force: the Military Dimension of Nato’s Comprehensive Approach in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
By: Laviniu BOJOR
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Language: English
Page range: 23 - 36
Submitted on: Apr 14, 2026
Accepted on: May 14, 2026
Published on: Jun 24, 2026
Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy
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