Hybrid Actors, Tactical Variety
Rethinking Asymmetric and Hybrid War
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12407802 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Josef Schroefl (Ministry of National Defence and Sport), Stuart J Kaufman (0000-0003-2443-7103, University of Delaware, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 862-880 |
| Publication date | 2014-07-22 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1057-610X • E-ISSN: 1521-0731 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/1057610x.2014.941435 |
| OpenAlex | W2015336746 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
Wars like those in Iraq and Afghanistan should be understood as hybrid wars, wars in which elements of ethnic or tribal conflict, ideologically based insurgency, factional squabbling, and organized crime are inextricably intertwined, with the same actors playing multiple and partially conflicting roles. Hybrid war is inherently transnational, featuring transnational crime networks, “migrant warriors,” transnational diaspora links, legitimate international trade, and foreign intervention. It takes place in hybridized states reliant on local warlords and other actors whose power prevents effective state-building. In this context, while counterinsurgency doctrine prescribes appropriate military strategy and tactics, the core problem is more political than military. Since a hybridized client state is not likely to be politically reformable even if a foreign ally achieves military success, outside allies like the United States should generally refrain from boots-on-the-ground intervention, pursuing instead a diplomatic solution, even though such a deal is likely to be unpalatable
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| Citations per year | 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2016 - 2024 (9) |
| Highly cited | No |