Terrorist attacks and counterinsurgency practices / Terrence P. Silva and Jacqueline M. Butler, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Silva, Terrence P.

Butler, Jacqueline M.

Series:

Terrorism, hot spots and conflict-related issues.

Terrorism, hot spots and conflict-related issues

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism.

Terrorism--Prevention.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (222 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This new book examines terrorist attacks and the counterterrorism practices put in place in response to these threats. Topics discussed include terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India and the implications for U.S. interests; the role of the U.S. Navy in irregular warfare and counterterrorism; U.S.-China counterterrorism cooperation; operational environment of counterinsurgency and the foundations of insurgency and counterinsurgency.

Contents:

Intro

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Contents

Preface

Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India and Implications for U.S. Interests*

Summary

Introduction

Attack Overview

U.S. Response

Suspected/Accused Culprits

Lashkar-e-Taiba

Suspected Links With Pakistan's State Apparatus

Indigenous Indian Suspects

Possible Motives

Background

Domestic Indian Terrorism

India-Pakistan Tensions

The Kashmir Issue

Implications for India-Pakistan Relations

New Delhi's Response

Islamabad's Response

Outlook for Bilateral Relations

Implications for India

Political Recriminations

Anti Terrorism Law and Capacity Reform

Implications for Pakistan

U.S. Policy

U.S.-India Relations

U.S.-Pakistan Relations

Navy Role in Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism:

Background and Issues for Congress(

Abstract

Longstanding Navy Activities

Initiatives Since 2005

Current Operations

FY2010 Funding Request

Navy Irregular Warfare Office

Global Maritime Partnership (Previously 1,000-Ship Navy)

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)

Riverine Force

Global Fleet Stations (GFSs)

Potential Oversight Issues for Congress

IW and CT in Future Navy Budgets

Specific Oversight Questions

References

U.S.-China Counterterrorism Cooperation:

Issues for U.S. Policy(

Aftermath of the 9/11 Attacks

Policy Analysis

Options and Implications for U.S. Policy

Summits and "Strategic" Ties

Law-Enforcement Cooperation

Uighur People in Xinjiang and "Terrorist" Organizations

Detained Uighurs at Guantanamo

Olympic Security and Violent Incidents

Sanctions on Exports of Arms and Security Equipment

Weapons Nonproliferation

Port Security

Military-to-Military Contacts.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)

PRC-Origin Weapons and Iran

Operational Environment of Counterinsurgency(

Section I - Overview

Insurgency

Counterinsurgency

Influences on Current Operational Environments

Population Explosion

Urbanization

Globalization

Technology

Religious Fundamentalism

Resource Demand

Climate Change and Natural Disasters

Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Effects

Section II - Operational and Mission Variables

Operational Variables

Political

Military

Economic

Social

Information

Infrastructure

Physical Environment

Time

Mission Variables

Mission

Enemy

Terrain and Weather

Troops and Support available

Time Available

Civil Considerations

Section III - Analysis of Civil Considerations Using Ascope

Methodology

Civil Considerations Overlay

Civil Consideration Matrixes

Population or Populace

Insurgent

Counterinsurgent

Areas

Area

Location

Population

Structures

Structure

Capabilities

Status

Yellow

Green

Organizations

Organization

People (Means of Communication)

People

Events

Event

Section IV - Effects

Prerequisites

Vulnerable Population

Leadership Available for Direction

Lack of Government Control

Root Causes

Identity

Religion

Occupation or Exploitation

Economic Failure

Corruption and Repression

Section V - Cultural Competence and Situational Awareness

Culture

Social Groups.

Norms, Roles, and Statuses

Interrelated Nature of Culture

Taxonomy

Elements of Culture

History

Language

Geography

Communications

Political Science

Military Arts and Science

Sociology

Cultural Anthropology

Economics

Education

Literature

Food and Drink

Psychology

Law and Criminal Justice

Science and Technology

Cultural Variations

Behaviors

Values

Interests

Cultural Manifestations

Cultural Capability

Cross-Cultural Competency

Regional Competence

Cultural Proficiency Levels

Cultural Awareness

Cultural Understanding

Cultural Expertise

Culturally Influenced Situational Awareness

Assessment

Foundations of Insurgency(

Components

Manifestations

Historical Insurgency

Section II - Elements

Leaders

Guerrillas

Underground

Auxiliaries

Mass Base

Example

Section III - Dynamics

Leadership

Single person

Single group or party

Group of groups

Decentralized

Centralized

Identification of Key Leaders

Objective

Strategic

Operational

Tactical

General Insurgent Goals for Terrorism and Guerrilla Warfare

Obtaining Popular Support

Undermining Host Nation Legitimacy

Lessening Government Control

Providing Psychological Victories

Tying up or Blocking Host Nation Government Resources

Weakening Host Nation Government Resolve

Intimidating the Population

Acquiring Supplies and Equipment

Infiltrating Host Nation Government and Government Forces

Causing COIN Security Force Overreaction

Ideology

Communism

Religious Extremism

Narrative

Environment and Geography

External Support

Moral Support

Political Support

Resource Support.

Sanctuary Support

Internal Support

Popular Support

Types of Support

Active Support

Passive Support

Recruitment

Persuasion

Coercion

Reaction to Abuses

Foreign Support

Apolitical Motivations

Measurement

Logistical Support

Supplies

Weapons and Ammunition

Money

Supply Lines

Insurgent Bases

Safe Houses

Guerrilla Base Camps

Insurgent Training Camps

Phasing and Timing

Phase I-Latent and Incipient

Phase II-Guerrilla Warfare

Phase III-War of Movement

Expanding areas of insurgent control and increasing political activity.

Organizational and Operational Patterns

Section IV - Strategies

Urban Strategy

Military-Focused Strategy

Protracted Popular War Strategy

Identity-Focused Strategy

Conspiratorial Strategy

Composite and Coalition Strategy

Shifts between Strategies and Phases

Section V - Tactics

Violent Tactics

Terrorism

Guerrilla Tactics

Principles

Numerical Superiority

Conventional Tactics

Criminal Activity

Nonviolent Tactics

Subversion

Propaganda

Spreading hostile coverage of COIN personnel, especially counterinsurgent mistakes.

Section VI - Strengths and Vulnerabilities

Strengths

Vulnerabilities

Foundations of Counterinsurgency(

Section I - OVERVIEW

Definition of Counterinsurgency

Goal of Counterinsurgency Operations

Foreign Internal Defense

Internal Defense and Development

Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, Multinational

Terms

Joint

Interagency

Intergovernmental

Multinational

Command Responsibilities

US Military Forces

Multinational Military Forces

US Governmental Organizations

Intergovernmental Organizations

Nongovernmental Organizations

Indigenous Population and Institutions

Multinational Corporations and Contractors.

Interagency Coordination in Coin

Full Spectrum Operations

Offensive Operations

Defensive Operations

Stability Operations

Lines of Effort in Counterinsurgency

Section II - Historical Theories

Robert Thompson's Principles for Successful Coin

David Galula's Four Laws For Successful Coin

Charles Callwell's Ideas for Successful Coin

Section III - Tactical Considerations

Terrain

Urban Areas

Considerations during Counterinsurgencies

Lines of Effort

Establish Civil Security

Establish Civil Control

Support HN Security Forces

Support to Governance

Restore Essential Services

Support to Economic and Infrastructure Development

Conduct Information Engagement

Rural Areas

Purpose

Border Areas

Routes

Zones

Restricted Zone

Friendly Population Buffer Zone

Troops

Task Organization

Troops-to-Task Analysis

Brigade Combat Teams

Host Nation Security Forces

Section IV - Clear-Hold-Build Operations

Overview

Resources

Objectives

Clear

Defensive and Stability Operations

Hold

Bases

Securing the Populace

Establish Civil Security.

Establish Civil Control.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-62100-124-5

OCLC:

756675817