The Evolution of Insurgency and its Impact on Conventional Armed Forces
Tan Giam
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Abstract: Better known as guerrilla warfare during the 19th and early 20th century, insurgency was employed by indigenous groups from defeated armies in opposition to foreign or colonial occupation. this form of asymmetric warfare is not outmoded and has since evolved under emerging ideological, political and economic imperatives. the 11 september 2001 attacks, 2003 Bali bombings and 7 July 2005 london bombings are clear evidence of its continued existence and development. this article explores the evolution of insurgency and the challenges conventional armed forces, including the singapore armed forces, will need to prepare for when combating insurgency. Keywords: Insurgency; Guerrilla Warfare; Counter-Insurgency; Information Warfare and Operations
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Pointer Vol. 38, No. 2 2012
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Pointer Article ; Vol. 38, No. 2
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English
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129656