counterinsurgency

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Counterinsurgency involves “comprehensive civilian and military efforts designed to simultaneously defeat and contain insurgency and address its root causes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

He is the author of several books, including "The Accidental Guerrilla," "Counterinsurgency," "Out of the Mountains," and "Blood Year."

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2020

Military strategists at least realize what police are now discovering: Counterinsurgency is notoriously difficult.

From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2020

Counterinsurgency campaigns can be fought only with, and on behalf of, the host government.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2010

Army Combined Arms Center, from 2005 to 2007, and co-authoring the Counterinsurgency Field Manual.

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2010