Creating a counter-insurgency plan: Elements required based upon a comparative analysis of research findings
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Computer and Security Science
RAS ID
14646
Abstract
The development of a counter-insurgency doctrine is an evolutionary process: no two insurgencies are the same. However, certain fundamental principals remain consistent and these can be applied to meet the required circumstances. The creation of an overarching plan encompassing a combination of military, political and social actions under the strong control of a single authority is central. Therefore, understanding the basics allows for the development of a tactical strategy based upon a structured plan. Compiling the ‘Plan’ should be based upon the lessons learnt from the past. To this end, the methodology used is supported by a literature review and interviews from participants in a limited assessment of the two historical conflicts: Malaya and Kenya. Based upon the findings, a condensed table is presented to aid analysis, using a French doctrinal approach as a tool for interpretation. In addition, this is supported by quotes from the respondents involved in the research process. These findings are the preliminary results of a research study looking at what was effective during the prosecution of the selected insurgencies. Outcomes indicate that the fundamental principals are pertinent today and are therefore generally applicable.
DOI
10.4225/75/57a03211ac5cc
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Bailey, W. J. (2012). Creating a counter insurgency program: Elements required based upon a comparative analysis of research findings. Proceedings of Australian Security and Intelligence Conference. (pp. 7-13). Western Australia. Novotel Langley Hotel, Perth, Western Australia. Edith Cowan University. Available here.