| ID | 084997 |
| Title Proper | Strategic hub concept |
| Other Title Information | plan C for Iraq |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Orr, Allan |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article will apply what shall be termed a "strategic hub" concept of counterinsurgency to the war in Iraq. This concept posits that the development of insurgent and militia nodes or "hubs" of activity could provide a more relevant way to address the key dilemmas of the Iraq equation in light of the Coalition and Iraq government's inability to secure Iraq. The article will argue that ceding the insurgency and militias ground on a temporary basis may be required to maintain both military and political momentum in the post "surge" Iraq given the draw down of U.S. forces, the immaturity of the Iraqi Security Forces, and the present state of American and Iraqi politics. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No. 12; Dec 2008: p1055-1071 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No. 12; Dec 2008: p1055-1071 |
| Key Words | Post Surge - Equation ; Strategic Hub - Political Dimension ; Military Dimension |