| ID | 117763 |
| Title Proper | Field manual 3-24 and the heritage of counterinsurgency theory |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cromartie, Alan |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Counterinsurgency Field Manual 3-24 has been accused of being over-dependent on the counterinsurgency 'classics' Galula and Thompson. But comparison reveals that it is different in spirit. Galula and Thompson seek practical control; the Manual seeks to build 'legitimacy'. Its concept of legitimacy is superficially Weberian, but owes more to the writings of the American Max Manwaring. The Manual presupposes that a rights-based legal order can (other things being equal) be made to be cross-culturally attractive; 'effective governance' by itself can build legitimacy. The fusion of its methods with an ideology creates unrealistic criteria for success. Its weaknesses suggest a level of incapacity to think politically that will, in time, result in further failures. |
| `In' analytical Note | Millennium: Journal of International Studies Vol. 41, No.1; Sep 2012: p.91-111 |
| Journal Source | Millennium: Journal of International Studies Vol. 41, No.1; Sep 2012: p.91-111 |
| Key Words | Counterinsurgency ; Field Manual ; Galula ; Legitimacy ; Petraeus ; Thompson |