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

Stephen Watts, Patrick B. Johnston, Jason H. Campbell, Sarah H. Bana, Sameer Lalwani — 2014

This report describes counterinsurgency strategies and practices and conditions in which U.S. small-footprint partnerships may succeed. Case studies of the Philippines and Pakistan reinforce quantitative findings and highlight challenges for the U.S. in influencing partners.