Book description
In Resisting Rebellion, Anthony James Joes's discussion of
insurgencies ranges across five continents and spans more than two
centuries. Analyzing examples from North and South America, Europe,
Africa, and the Middle East, he identifies recurrent patterns and
offers useful lessons for future policymakers. Insurgencies arise from
many sources of discontent, including foreign occupation, fraudulent
elections, and religious persecution, but they also stem from ethnic
hostilities, the aspirations of would-be elites, and traditions of
political violence. Because insurgency is as much a political
phenomenon as a military one, effective counterinsurgency requires a
thorough understanding of the insurgents' motives and sources of
support. Clear political aims must guide military action if a
counterinsurgency is to be successful and establish a lasting
reconciliation within a deeply fragmented society.
"Joes' research provides a detailed basis for Army officers
to gain an understanding and historical appreciation to enhance
individual analysis of the current operations from the tactical level
to the strategic level." -- Military Review
Anthony James Joes, professor of political science at St. Joseph's
University, is the author of America and Guerrilla Warfare and many
other books.
