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Jonathan W. Hackett, "Theory of Irregular War" (McFarland, 2024)

New Books in Political Science

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Contrasting Approaches in Irregular Warfare

The chapter delves into the contrasting approaches of various theorists like Che Guevera and Carlos Mariguela towards irregular warfare, highlighting their strategies and outcomes. It also discusses the complexity of irregular warfare, emphasizing the people-centric approach and critiquing military-centric perspectives. The chapter further explores the strategies of regular forces in irregular warfare, using historical examples and touching on US involvement in conflicts like Vietnam and Afghanistan.

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