Since the end of World War II, there have been 181 insurgencies
around the world. In fact, most modern warfare occurs in the form
of insurgencies, including in such high-profile countries as Iraq,
Syria, Libya, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. However, in spite of their
prevalence, we still know relatively little about how insurgencies
function. With more than three dozen violent insurgencies currently
taking place today, a deeper understanding of insurgent groups is
more important than ever. In Waging Insurgent Warfare, Seth G.
Jones offers new insights into the dynamics of insurgent groups.
Jones weaves together examples from current events and recent
history to identify the factors that contribute to the rise of an
insurgency, the key components involved in conducting an
insurgency, from selecting an organizational structure to securing
aid from an outside source, and the elements that contribute to the
end of insurgencies. Through examining the strategies, tactics, and
campaigns that insurgents use, as well as how these factors relate
to each other on the ground, Jones provides a comprehensive
understanding of the ways in which insurgent groups operate.
Empirically rich and historically informed, Waging Insurgent
Warfare features data on over one hundred factors for every
insurgency that has taken place between 1946 and 2015. While the
primary emphasis revolves around insurgency, the findings in this
book also have important implications for waging counterinsurgent
warfare. Bringing together the existing body of knowledge on
insurgencies, Jones provides a practical, accessible resource to
help understand insurgent warfare. The definitive resource on
insurgency, Waging Insurgent Warfare will appeal to anyone with an
interest in insurgency, counterinsurgency, or modern war.
General
Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2019 |
Authors: |
Seth G Jones
(Director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center)
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-093183-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-19-093183-3 |
Barcode: |
9780190931834 |
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