| ID | 186084 |
| Title Proper | War in the city |
| Other Title Information | urban ethnic geography and combat effectiveness |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brathwaite, Kirstin J H ; Konaev, Margarita |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | How does the urban environment, and the ethnic geography at its heart, influence the combat effectiveness of democracies conducting counterinsurgency operations? We argue that the city’s ethnic geography – whether it is ethnically homogenous, segregated, or mixed – influences combat effectiveness through two main mechanisms: intelligence and public opinion. There is no ‘ideal’ urban ethno-demographic setting where militaries are likely to be effective in combat. Rather, different ethno-geographies lead to different challenges with respect to intelligence and public opinion, which in turn affect combat effectiveness. We test our arguments through a structured focus comparison of the Troubles and the First Palestinian Intifada. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 45, No.1; Feb 2022: p.33-68 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 45 No 1 |
| Key Words | Counterinsurgency ; Ethnic Conflict ; Urban Warfare ; Combat Effectiveness |