counterinsurgency

coun·ter·in·sur·gen·cy (koun

n-sûr

n-s

)

Political and military strategy or action intended to oppose and forcefully suppress insurgency.

counter·in·surgent n.

counterinsurgency [ˌkaʊntərɪnˈsɜːdʒənsɪ]

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) action taken by a government to counter the activities of rebels, guerrillas, etc.

Those military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency. Also called COIN.

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counterinsurgency - actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency

pacification

conflict, struggle, battle - an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"

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9781589014886 The new counterinsurgency era; transforming the U.

The new counterinsurgency era; transforming the U.S. military for ... by Reference & Research Book News

and NATO commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, has recommended sending at least 40,000 additional troops and trainers as part of a beefed-up counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, something being considered by the administration of President Barack Obama.

NATO mulls Afghan troops, decision hinges on Obama by Saudi Press Agency (SPA)

Should President Barack Obama back a broad counterinsurgency strategy that would try to build long-term stability by protecting the Afghan population and promoting political reconciliation?

The best course in Afghanistan may be to shoot while talking by The Daily Star (Beirut, Lebanon)

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