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Pakistan to Arm Super Mushshak Aircraft for Counterinsurgency Operations
May 24, 2017

Pakistan to Arm Super Mushshak Aircraft for Counterinsurgency Operations

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is tailoring the Super Mushshak training aircraft for counterinsurgency operations.

Can the Counterinsurgency Doctrine Be Saved?
November 03, 2015

Can the Counterinsurgency Doctrine Be Saved?

By Karsten Friis
After failures in Afghanistan and Iraq, it's time for a new understanding of counterinsurgency.
4 Tenets of Fighting Insurgents
July 27, 2013

4 Tenets of Fighting Insurgents

“If you want excellent generals, admirals, and senior enlisted tomorrow, then, loosen the reins today.”

The Insurgents’ Head Game
July 22, 2013

The Insurgents’ Head Game

Weak actors prevail in conflict by convincing the strong of what they can’t do-namely, win.

The Insurgent’s Playbook: Start Cumulative, Go Sequential
May 18, 2013

The Insurgent’s Playbook: Start Cumulative, Go Sequential

A weak combatant cuts a stronger adversary down in size, while amassing the wherewithal to prevail.

Japan's COIN Experience
January 11, 2013

Japan's COIN Experience

Japan’s World War II experience with counterinsurgency or COIN is a horrific tale that offers painful historical lessons.

Afghanistan's "Green on Blue" Nightmare
October 02, 2012

Afghanistan's "Green on Blue" Nightmare

Attacks on coalition troops by members of Afghan security forces endanger partnering programs and point to grave cultural misunderstandings.

The COIN Fallacy
December 12, 2011

The COIN Fallacy

Counterinsurgency is increasingly being seen as a failure in Afghanistan. Was it flawed from the start?

Counterinsurgency
September 09, 2010

Counterinsurgency

The Diplomat hears from counterinsurgency specialist David Kilcullen about the war in Afghanistan and the theory of COIN

Why West Lost Afghan War
July 01, 2010

Why West Lost Afghan War

The former head of the CIA’s bin Laden unit says the US-led coalition has already lost the war in Afghanistan. A shake-up in military leadership won’t change that.

What COIN Teaches Thailand
June 25, 2010

What COIN Teaches Thailand

The Thai Red Shirts have the hallmarks of an insurgency. Does a book written by David Petraeus show how to resolve the issue?

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