| ID | 093805 |
| Title Proper | Whose hearts and whose minds? the curious case of global counter-insurgency |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jones, David Martin ; Smith, M L R |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Traditionally regarded as a secondary activity in military thinking and practice, the notion of counter-insurgency (COIN) has undergone a remarkable renaissance. This analysis traces the origins of this renaissance to two distinctive schools: a neo-classical school and a global insurgency school. The global insurgency school critiques neo-classical thought and presents itself as a more sophisticated appreciation of current security problems. An examination of the evolution of these two schools of counter-insurgency reveals how the interplay between them ultimately leaves us with a confused and contradictory understanding of the phenomenon of insurgency and the policies and strategies necessary to combat it. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 33, No. 1; Feb 2010: p.81 - 121 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 33 No 1 |
| Key Words | Counter - Insurgency ; Insurgency ; Strategy |