| ID | 114961 |
| Title Proper | Tacit evolution of coordination and strategic outcomes in highly fragmented insurgencies |
| Other Title Information | evidence from the Soviet war in Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jardine, Eric |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Highly fragmented insurgencies often lack explicit coordination mechanisms such as plans, direct means of communication, or hierarchical organization. Many such insurgencies nevertheless obtain a high degree of coordination that produces strategic-level effects. This article presents a theory of how coordination can emerge tacitly in highly fragmented insurgencies, and how this can produce strategic-level effects. Strategic effects emerge through a combination of complementary and supplementary tactical-level actions between commonly positioned insurgent groups. The theory is then tested again evidence from the Soviet-Afghan War. The evidence presented shows that some of the Mujahidin's strategic-level effectiveness was produced through tacit coordination. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 35, No.4; Aug 2012: p. 541-572 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 35, No.4; Aug 2012: p. 541-572 |
| Key Words | Fragmented Insurgencies ; Strategic Outcomes ; Tacit Coordination ; Afghanistan ; Mujahidin ; Rural - Urban Cleavage |