How the Book Clashes with My View of the World
The book “The Accidental Guerilla” indicates that the conflicts experienced in different parts of the globe are associated with various complexities and trends. These trends are characterized by insurgencies and terrorism (Kilcullen 21). The text presents contradicting views about my current understanding of what is right and wrong. The author has presented adequate arguments to describe the nature of the world (Kilcullen 282). The issue of unrest in the Middle East can be treated as a right. These unrests are usually aimed at addressing the problems affecting different populations. The invasion of different countries should be treated as something wrong. This is the case because terrorism has been misunderstood. For very many years, people have believed that terrorism is something aimed at changing the global status quo. Consequently, America’s mission to deal with terrorism conflates the developments and trends suggested by the author. This argument clashes with my view of the world. Additionally, the author argues that “around ninety percent of Taliban’s have been for Pushtin honor and to profit their tribe” (Kilcullen 39). Unfortunately, these individuals “are intimidated by a few religious fanatics” (Kilcullen 39).
How My Views and Opinions Have Been Challenged
The targeted text has communicated to me by presenting powerful ideas that have changed my views about the state of the world. According to the author, the issue of terrorism has been misinterpreted for many years. I always believed that the war on terror was executed in a professional manner. The author explains why the US should have used better strategies to deal with terror. The book indicates that “terrorism must be examined from the right perspective” (Kilcullen 72). The arguments presented can address most of the challenges experienced in Iraq and Afghanistan. Any form of aid to the affected nations should be delivered through constant cooperation with local leaders. However, the 9/11 attack is not examined from the right perspective. This weakness affects most of the notions presented by the author about terrorism.
How the Book Addresses the Most Important Things
From a personal perspective, I strongly believe that the book passes the “who cares” test. The author focuses on specific issues that matter the most to the world. The issue of peace for all people in troubled regions is something that must be taken seriously. By examining the issues affecting many people in the world, the text offers powerful insights to support many civilians in the Muslim world. All people can be supported using similar ideas. Equality and freedom should be applied equally to all global citizens (Kilcullen 278). A new strategy focusing on people’s welfare will ensure global wars are managed in a professional manner. The approach will make the world much better.
Overall Reaction to the Text
The targeted book analyzes the critical issues affecting the modern world. The author focuses on counter-insurgency and terrorism as some of the major challenges dividing the modern world. Powerful tactical strategies are suggested to support the affected people. However, the book fails to offer meaningful suggestions to help the affected nations to deal with terrorism. Despite this weakness, I would recommend the text to individuals who want to understand the role of the West towards dealing with terrorism (Kilcullen 209). I will read more books in order to understand this topic better. The targeted books will outline the major challenges and ethical issues affecting the world today.
Work Cited
Kilcullen, David. The Accidental Guerrilla: Fighting Small Wars in the Midst of a Big One. Oxford University Press, 2011.