Terrorism Insurgencies And Counterinsurgency Operations

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428910355

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Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in the 21st Century: Reconceptualizing Threat and Response by Anonim Pdf

Insurgency has existed throughout history but ebbed and flowed in strategic significance. Today the world has entered another period when insurgency is common and strategically significant. This is likely to continue for at least a decade, perhaps longer. As the United States confronts this threat, extrapolating old ideas, strategies, doctrine, and operational concepts is a recipe for ineffectiveness. Reconceptualization is needed. The strategic salience of insurgency for the United States is higher than it has been since the height of the Cold War. But insurgency remains challenging for the United States because two of its dominant characteristics--protractedness and ambiguity-- mitigate the effectiveness of the American military. Furthermore, the broader U.S. national security organization is not optimized for counterinsurgency support. Ultimately, a nation is only as good at counterinsurgency support as its weakest link, not its strongest. Existing American strategy and doctrine focus on national insurgencies rather than liberation ones. As a result, the strategy stresses selective engagement; formation of a support coalition if possible; keeping the American presence to a minimum level to attain strategic objectives; augmenting the regime's military, intelligence, political, informational, and economic capabilities; and, encouraging and shaping reform by the regime designed to address shortcomings and the root causes of the insurgency. The key to success is not for the U.S. military to become better at counterinsurgency, but for the U.S. military (and other elements of the government) to be skilled at helping local security and intelligence forces become effective at it.

Author : N. C. Asthana,Anjali Nirmal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Counterinsurgency
ISBN : UOM:39015054458891

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Terrorism, Insurgencies, and Counterinsurgency Operations by N. C. Asthana,Anjali Nirmal Pdf

It Presents An Exhaustive Analysis Of Terrorism In Kashmir, The North-Eastern States And Punjab Besides Left-Wing Terrorism. We Find A Revealing Expose Of The Machinations Of The Isi And The Threat Of Pan-Islamic Fundamentalism. The Authors Show That Ad Hoc Responses In The Nature Of Fire-Fighting Do Not Lead Us Anywhere. That Is Why, In Spite Of Having Killed Thousands Of Terrorism That Deals And Arrested Several Times More, We Are Still Nowhere Near Controlling Terrorism That Defines A Political, Police Or Military Solution. Here The Authors Develop A Comprehensive Strategy For Counterinsurgency, Followed By An Enunciation Of The Crucial Tactical Concepts That Will Ensure Victory In Our War Against Terrorism.

Author : Daniel Byman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Civil-military relations
ISBN : IND:30000139803435

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Going to War with the Allies You Have by Daniel Byman Pdf

The United States has long faced numerous problems when fighting insurgencies. Many of these concern the performance of local allies, who typically playa leading role in counterinsurgency. In this monograph, Dr. Daniel Hyman reviews the problems common to the security forces of local allies that have fought or may soon fight insurgencies linked to al-Qa'ida. He argues that these problems stem from deep structural weaknesses, such as the regime's perceived illegitimacy, poor civil-military relations, an undeveloped economy and discriminatory societies. Together, they greatly inhibit the allied armed forces' effectiveness in fighting the insurgents. Various U.S. programs designed to work with allied security forces, at best, can reduce some of these issues. To be effective, any program to assist allied counterinsurgency forces should factor in the allies' weaknesses.

Author : Scott Nicholas Romaniuk,Stewart Tristan Webb
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781482247664

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Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Modern War by Scott Nicholas Romaniuk,Stewart Tristan Webb Pdf

A collection of original works covering all aspects of insurgency and counterinsurgency through a multinational lens, Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Modern War addresses the need to look beyond the United States and other prominent counterinsurgency actors in the contemporary world. It also reassesses some of the latent and burgeoning insurgent organizations and networks around the globe and suggests alternative approaches to understanding insurgency, counterinsurgency, and conventional and asymmetric warfare as they relate to insurgency and counterinsurgency. This book makes significant contributions to international and interdisciplinary discussions regarding the seminal features of insurgency and counterinsurgency in modern warfare. It also relates topics with terrorism in the post-9/11 era, including the historical roots of insurgency, radicalism in Europe, and regional radical groups like al-Qaeda and Lashkar-e-Taiba. It emphasizes how issues around insurgency, counterinsurgency, and terrorism permeate or evolve into particular forms of warfare, military operations, and related governmental activities. Using a diversified lens of analysis, the chapters illustrate key elements that spawn insurgency such as insurgents’ beliefs, motivations, aims, leadership characteristics, recruitment methods, operations planning, and responses to state and non-state efforts to contain insurgency. The book also examines how certain terrorist and insurgent operations can remain in the shadows and become secret wars beneath the growing surface threats they pose to the societies in which they breed activity. Insurgency and Counterinsurgency in Modern War takes a unique look at a subject that has become widely studied and written about in reaction to modern terrorism and insurgency. It analyzes conditions under which insurgency and counterinsurgency occur from nuanced perspectives that have not previously received full consideration.

Author : Ashish Sonal
Publisher : Lancer Publishers
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Insurgency
ISBN : 1897829809

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Terrorism & Insurgency in India by Ashish Sonal Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789385714733

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Insurgency and Counter Insurgency: A Dangerous War of Nerves by Anonim Pdf

This book is primarily an effort to study the phenomenon called insurgency that has been posing a huge challenge to the internal security of the country. Though a wealth of literature on the subject already exists, a need was felt to analyse the multiple facets of insurgency as no country barring India has witnessed this endemic for a prolonged period. The subject is so vast and dynamic that no strait-jacketed solution can be prescribed to curb this menace overnight. However, an attempt has been made to analyse this phenomenon and prescribe remedial antidotes. The author has attempted to capture the origin of insurgency which dates back to a late 18th century, and study various causes and numerous factors that fuel it. In addition, he has also attempted to study the doctrines and strategies, with special emphasis on both Islamic insurgency and other forms of uprisings in the country that continue to pose challenges to the Indiansecurity environment. Owing allegiance to his uniform, the author has also attempted to bring out the role of air power in counterinsurgency operations. The penultimate chapter deals with shaping a viable counter-insurgency strategy and spells out the essential parameters, principles and pitfalls of such a strategy. The chapter also dwells on the political aim and the importance of a socio-economic turnabout to scale down insurgency. The use of calibrated force rather than brutal armed suppressive methods is advocated. Will insurgencies ever end? This lingering question is discussed in the final chapter and certain essential strategies, both military and non-military, are spelt out which would provide occasions and opportunities to forge a lasting solution to insurgency in India.\

Author : Daniel Byman
Publisher : Strategic Studies Institute U. S. Army War College
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : UCBK:C092254316

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Going to War with the Allies You Have by Daniel Byman Pdf

"The United States has long faced numerous problems when fighting insurgencies. Many of these concern the performance of local allies, who typically play a leading role in counterinsurgency. In this monograph, Dr. Daniel Hyman reviews the problems common to the security forces of local allies that have fought or may soon fight insurgencies linked to al-Qa'ida. He argues that these problems stem from deep structural weaknesses, such as the regime's perceived illegitimacy, poor civil-military relations, an undeveloped economy, and discriminatory societies. Together, they greatly inhibit the allied armed forces' effectiveness in fighting the insurgents. Various U.S. programs designed to work with allied security forces, at best, can reduce some of these issues. To be effective, any program to assist allied counterinsurgency forces should factor in the allies' weaknesses."--Foreword.

Author : Paul B. Rich,Isabelle Duyvesteyn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136477652

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The Routledge Handbook of Insurgency and Counterinsurgency by Paul B. Rich,Isabelle Duyvesteyn Pdf

This new handbook provides a wide-ranging overview of the current state of academic analysis and debate on insurgency and counterinsurgency, as well as an-up-to date survey of contemporary insurgent movements and counter-insurgencies. In recent years, and more specifically since the insurgency in Iraq from 2003, academic interest in insurgency and counterinsurgency has substantially increased. These topics have become dominant themes on the security agenda, replacing peacekeeping, humanitarian operations and terrorism as key concepts. The aim of this volume is to showcase the rich thinking that is available in the area of insurgency and counterinsurgency studies and act as a further guide for study and research. In order to contain this wide-ranging topic within an accessible and informative framework, the Editors have divided the text into three key parts: Part I: Theoretical and Analytical Issues Part II: Insurgent Movements Part III: Counterinsurgency Cases The Routledge Handbook of Insurgency and Counterinsurgency will be of great interest to all students of insurgency and small wars, terrorism/counter-terrorism, strategic studies, security studies and IR in general, as well as professional military colleges and policymakers.

Author : Seth G. Jones
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780833045201

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Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan by Seth G. Jones Pdf

This study explores the nature of the insurgency in Afghanistan, the key challenges and successes of the U.S.-led counterinsurgency campaign, and the capabilities necessary to wage effective counterinsurgency operations. By examining the key lessons from all insurgencies since World War II, it finds that most policymakers repeatedly underestimate the importance of indigenous actors to counterinsurgency efforts. The U.S. should focus its resources on helping improve the capacity of the indigenous government and indigenous security forces to wage counterinsurgency. It has not always done this well. The U.S. military-along with U.S. civilian agencies and other coalition partners-is more likely to be successful in counterinsurgency warfare the more capable and legitimate the indigenous security forces (especially the police), the better the governance capacity of the local state, and the less external support that insurgents receive.

Author : Tim Benbow,Rod Thornton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136790034

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Dimensions of Counter-insurgency by Tim Benbow,Rod Thornton Pdf

In this book, contributors from both sides of the Atlantic examine several key themes in the increasingly important subject of counter-insurgency. It assesses the lessons that contemporary policy makers and military practitioners can draw from historical and more recent experience.

Author : Bard E. O'Neill
Publisher : Potomac Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Guerrilla Warfare
ISBN : UCAL:B5118516

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Insurgency & Terrorism by Bard E. O'Neill Pdf

A systematic, comprehensive and straightforward format for analyzing and comparing insurgencies.

Author : Daniel Byman
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780833042828

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Understanding Proto-Insurgencies by Daniel Byman Pdf

This study examines how terrorist groups transition to insurgencies and identifies ways to combat proto-insurgents. It describes the steps groups must take to gain the size and capabilities of insurgencies, the role of outside state support, and actions governments can take to prevent potential insurgencies from blossoming. The most effective U.S. counterinsurgency action would be to anticipate the possibility of insurgencies developing; it could then provide training and advisory programs and inhibit outsides support.

Author : Walt L. Perry,John Gordon
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833044563

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Analytic Support to Intelligence in Counterinsurgencies by Walt L. Perry,John Gordon Pdf

"Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have shown that U.S. forces need more-effective techniques and procedures to conduct counterinsurgency. It is likely that U.S. forces will face similar, irregular warfare tactics from future enemies that are unwilling to engage in conventional combat with U.S. forces. This monograph examines the nature of the contemporary insurgent threat and provides insights on using operational analysis techniques to support intelligence operations in counterinsurgencies. The authors examine the stages of an insurgency and discuss the kinds of intelligence that are needed at each stage. A number of techniques -- pattern discernment and predictive analysis, for example -- appear to show promise of being useful to intelligence analysis. The authors also explore two closely connected methods in depth to examine the interactions between friendly and enemy forces: game theory and change detection." -- p. [4] of cover.

Author : William Rosenau
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833041234

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Subversion and Insurgency by William Rosenau Pdf

The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have generated intense interest in counterinsurgency within the U.S. armed forces, the intelligence community, the State Department, and the Department of Defense. However, subversion-a critical part of the repertoire of many insurgent groups-remains a neglected subject. This paper presents a set of case studies to explore the elements of subversion in-depth. It discusses preliminary ideas for combating subversive activities in the context of the "long war" against violent Islamist extremism and concludes with a discussion of how American support for countersubversion within authoritarian regimes can conflict with other important U.S. foreign policy objectives, such as the promotion of human rights.

Author : Celeste Ward Gventer,M.L.R Smith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137336941

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The New Counter-insurgency Era in Critical Perspective by Celeste Ward Gventer,M.L.R Smith Pdf

The notion of counter-insurgency has become a dominant paradigm in American and British thinking about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This volume brings together international academics and practitioners to evaluate the broader theoretical and historical factors that underpin COIN, providing a critical reappraisal of counter-insurgency thinking.