Insurgency and counterinsurgency in the 21st century
Subtitle: reconceptualizing threat and response
By: Steven Metz, Raymond Millen.
Contributors: Millen, Raymond A.; Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Series: Insurgency and counterinsurgency in the 21st century.
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2004
Place of publication: [Carlisle Barracks, PA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 43
Subjects: Insurgency.; Counterinsurgency.; Military art and science -- United States.
Description: Modern insurgency warfare presents fresh challenges for the United States, which must re-conceptualize its approach to fighting such conflicts. Because the dominant characteristics of insurgency--protractedness and ambiguity--effectively stymie the American military's approach to war, the United States needs to reorient its strategic thinking. 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. Adapting tactics and strategies to the realities on the ground is not only pragmatic, but also crucial to success.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-43).
"November 2004."
Electronic version also available on the SSI website.