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COIN
![Pakistan to Arm Super Mushshak Aircraft for Counterinsurgency Operations Pakistan to Arm Super Mushshak Aircraft for Counterinsurgency Operations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-05_15-07-09.jpg)
Pakistan to Arm Super Mushshak Aircraft for Counterinsurgency Operations
By Franz-Stefan Gady
![Can the Counterinsurgency Doctrine Be Saved? Can the Counterinsurgency Doctrine Be Saved?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-02_19-29-47.jpg)
Can the Counterinsurgency Doctrine Be Saved?
By Karsten Friis
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4 Tenets of Fighting Insurgents
“If you want excellent generals, admirals, and senior enlisted tomorrow, then, loosen the reins today.”
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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 The Insurgent’s Playbook: Start Cumulative, Go Sequential](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/6153_5243ac2decf63.jpg)
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 Japan's COIN Experience](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sizes/thumbnail/3454_524391a334677.jpg)
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 Afghanistan's "Green on Blue" Nightmare](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/ISAF.jpg)
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.
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The COIN Fallacy
Counterinsurgency is increasingly being seen as a failure in Afghanistan. Was it flawed from the start?
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Counterinsurgency
The Diplomat hears from counterinsurgency specialist David Kilcullen about the war in Afghanistan and the theory of COIN
![Why West Lost Afghan War Why West Lost Afghan War](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/sizes/thumbnail/9095_524a276800167.jpg)
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 What COIN Teaches Thailand](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/sizes/thumbnail/9053_524a272e2bc85.jpg)
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?