Evolving Insurgency Strategies in Post-Invasion Iraq

The chapter explores the evolution of the Iraqi insurgency from 2003 to 2004, focusing on the influence of US oil production plans, the emergence of financial self-sufficiency among insurgent groups through controlling oil reserves, and the shift towards radicalism post-Saddam Hussein's capture. It delves into the complexities of the insurgency, including the involvement of former regime loyalists, geographical backgrounds, alliances with local groups, and the spread of Salafi jihadism within the insurgency.