| ID | 127174 |
| Title Proper | Use and abuse of the 'Dutch Approach' to counter-insurgency |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zaalberg, Thijs Brocades |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article argues that there is little evidence supporting the existence of the often praised, and allegedly subtle and successful 'Dutch approach' to stabilisation and counter-insurgency operations in Iraq or Afghanistan. It denounces the uncritical use of the term and refutes suggestions of historical and cultural roots to such an approach, for instance in Dutch colonial warfare in the Indonesian archipelago. It concludes by explaining the true conditions that gave rise to this notion, which seems to feed into a gratifying national self-image of the Dutch as non-martial, conflict averse and tolerant, rather than offering an original and successful formula for countering insurgencies. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.36, No.6; December 2013: p.867-897 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.36, No.6; December 2013: p.867-897 |
| Key Words | Netherlands Armed Forces ; Counter-Insurgency ; Strategic Culture ; Afghanistan ; Iraq ; Dutch Approach ; Counter-terrorism |