Countering Others' Insurgencies: Understanding U.S. Small-Footprint Interventions in Local Context

by Jason H. Campbell, David E. Thaler, Sarah H. Bana, et al.

This report describes counterinsurgency strategies and practices and conditions in which U.S. "small-footprint" partnerships may succeed. Successful U.S. operations have been concentrated in favorable conditions, but most insurgencies occur in worst-case conditions. Case studies of the Philippines and Pakistan reinforce findings of the analysis and highlight challenges for the U.S. in trying to influence partners. Recommendations are offered for managing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833084046
• ISBN13: 9780833084040
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"