pop-centric COIN

Peasant Roles in Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Brief Historical Analysis

SWJED — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:07:21 +0000

Peasant Roles in Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Brief Historical Analysis SWJED Sat, 06/17/2017 - 3:07pm

Development of COIN methods and application has ebbed and flowed in its effectiveness. Though many studies have been initiated, the role and impact of the peasantry has been largely overlooked.

Defining the Model: Understanding Insurgency and Counterinsurgency Models to Develop a Path Forward in Afghanistan

SWJED — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:48:09 +0000

Defining the Model: Understanding Insurgency and Counterinsurgency Models to Develop a Path Forward in Afghanistan SWJED Sun, 06/04/2017 - 1:48pm

An insurgency concerns itself with legitimacy as the opposing sides are not only competing for domination of terrain, but for the support of the populace as well.

Winning Hearts and Minds During COIN Campaigns

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Winning Hearts and Minds During COIN Campaigns Peter J. Munson Tue, 10/09/2012 - 5:30am

Policy implications from Stathis Kalyvas’ concepts of attitudinal and behavioural support.

Enabling the Afghans to Take The Lead: Transition at the Tactical Level

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0000

Enabling the Afghans to Take The Lead: Transition at the Tactical Level Peter J. Munson Mon, 09/24/2012 - 5:30am

“Afghan Led” is a critical aspect of our counterinsurgency operations that we must grasp to enable ultimate mission success.

The Simple Truth? Securing the Population as a Recent Invention

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:49:55 +0000

The Simple Truth? Securing the Population as a Recent Invention Peter J. Munson Wed, 05/30/2012 - 5:49am

Pop-centric COIN - where from and where to?