Books by Anthony H. (Center for Strategic and International Studies Cordesman

In this analysis of Iran's military forces, the author argues that the continuation of its defensive security posture at the close of the 20th century depends as much on economic factors as on the outcomes of domestic political rivalries.

A thorough examination of the nation of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the current state of affairs and potential future challenges.

A critical examination of NATO's 1999 Kosovo campaign against Serbia. After a consideration of the historical, political and strategic factors that set the stage for the campaign, it explores the actual effectiveness of the NATO air campaigns, both in Kosovo and Serbia proper.

In the spring of 2003, a stunned world watched the armed forces of the United States and Britain conduct a military campaign against Iraq.