"Will inspire students in developing their research projects and reveal new perspectives to academics studying irregular warfare and related topics." —Major Zachary Griffiths, ParametersWhy have special operations forces become a key strategic tool in the conduct of modern warfare? How do these specially trained and equipped elite units function? What types of missions do they conduct? Special Operations: Out of the Shadows addresses these questions and more in a comprehensive survey of special ops, encompassing cutting-edge research, current debates, and critical case studies.