Description: Resisting Rebellion : The History And Politics of Counterinsurgency, Paperback by Joes, Anthony James, ISBN 081319170X, ISBN-13 9780813191706, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
In Resisting Rebellion, Anthony James Joes explores insurgencies ranging across five continents and spanning more than two centuries. Analyzing examples from North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, he identifies recurrent patterns and offers useful lessons for future policymakers. Insurgencies arise from many sources of discontent, including foreign occupation, fraudulent elections, and religious persecution, but they also stem from ethnic hostilities, the aspirations of would-be elites, and traditions of political violence. Because insurgency is as much a political phenomenon as a military one, effective counterinsurgency requires a thorough understanding of the insurgents motives and sources of support. Clear political aims must guide military action if a counterinsurgency is to be successful and prepare a lasting reconciliation within a deeply fragmented society. The most successful counterinsurgency campaign undertaken by the United States was the one against Philippine insurgents following the Spanish-American War. But even more instructive than successful counterinsurgencies are the persistent patterns of errors revealed by Joess comparative study. Instances include the indiscriminate destructiveness displayed by the Japanese in China and the Soviets in Afghanistan, and the torture of suspected Muslim terrorists by members of the French Army in Algeria. Joess comprehensive twofold approach to counterinsurgency is easily applied to the . The first element, developing the strategic basis for victory, emphasizes creating a peaceful path to the redress of legitimate grievances, committing sufficient troops to the counterinsurgent operation, and isolating the conflict area from outside aid. The second element aims at marginalizing the insurgents and includes fair conduct toward civilians and prisoners, systematic intelligence gathering, depriving insurgents of weapons and food, separating insurgent leaders from their followers, and offering amnesty to all but the most incorrigible. Providing valuable insights into a world of conflict, Resisting Rebellion is a thorough and readable exploration of successes and failures in counterinsurgencys long history and a strategy for the future.
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Book Title: Resisting Rebellion : The History And Politics of Counterinsurgen
Number of Pages: 360 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Resisting Rebellion : the History and Politics of Counterinsurgency
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Publication Year: 2006
Item Height: 0.9 in
Subject: Terrorism, Military / General, Revolutionary, World
Item Weight: 19.2 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Anthony James JOES
Subject Area: Political Science, History
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Perfect
