Irregular Army
“Devastating critique of the recruitment policies of our major ally…Kennard’s indictment is persuasive.”
—The Independent“Couldn’t be more urgent.”
—Huffington Post“Chilling…Illuminating…Kennard’s nonpartisan portrait of martial waywardness is foreboding.”
—Publishers Weekly“Kennard demonstrates a serious weakness in America’s ability to recruit a long- or even medium-term occupying force.”
—American Conservative“Irregular Army exposes both the roots of defective military recruitment and its deadly aftershocks. Kennard’s book issues an urgent warning to the American public.”
—Daryl Johnsonabout the bookabout
In this new edition of Irregular Army, investigative journalist Matt Kennard delivers a searing exposé of how the U.S. military’s recruitment crisis during the War on Terror opened the ranks to some of the most dangerous elements in American society―white supremacists, neo-Nazis, gang members, and convicted criminals. This updated edition deepens the original’s urgent warning, connecting those recruitment policies directly to the rise of MAGA extremism, Trumpism, and the global resurgence of fascism.
Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting and interviews with extremist veterans and military insiders, Kennard reveals how the Pentagon knowingly empowered violent ideologues in its desperation to staff the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now back on American soil―and in some cases in positions of power―many of these veterans see their mission continuing through race war fantasies, far-right organizing, and criminal enterprises.
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Irregular Army
“Devastating critique of the recruitment policies of our major ally…Kennard’s indictment is persuasive.”
—The Independent“Couldn’t be more urgent.”
—Huffington Post“Chilling…Illuminating…Kennard’s nonpartisan portrait of martial waywardness is foreboding.”
—Publishers Weekly“Kennard demonstrates a serious weakness in America’s ability to recruit a long- or even medium-term occupying force.”
—American Conservative“Irregular Army exposes both the roots of defective military recruitment and its deadly aftershocks. Kennard’s book issues an urgent warning to the American public.”
—Daryl Johnsonabout the bookabout
In this new edition of Irregular Army, investigative journalist Matt Kennard delivers a searing exposé of how the U.S. military’s recruitment crisis during the War on Terror opened the ranks to some of the most dangerous elements in American society―white supremacists, neo-Nazis, gang members, and convicted criminals. This updated edition deepens the original’s urgent warning, connecting those recruitment policies directly to the rise of MAGA extremism, Trumpism, and the global resurgence of fascism.
Drawing on years of on-the-ground reporting and interviews with extremist veterans and military insiders, Kennard reveals how the Pentagon knowingly empowered violent ideologues in its desperation to staff the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now back on American soil―and in some cases in positions of power―many of these veterans see their mission continuing through race war fantasies, far-right organizing, and criminal enterprises.
About The Author / Editor
Preview
Coming Soon.