Reintegrating Afghan insurgents [electronic resource] / Seth G. Jones

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Publication details: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2011Description: 1 PDF-file (x, 27 p.) : col. illISBN:
  • 9780833051387
  • 0833051385
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Contents:
Preface. -- Figures and Table. -- Summary. -- Chapter one: Factors that enable reintegration ; Perception of Winning; Coercion. Addressing grievances. -- Chapter two: Reintegration procedures; Proactive efforts; Screening. -- Holding and security procedures; Incentives; Engagement of tribal and other leaders; Information operations; Active use of personnel. -- Chapter three: Conclusions: reintegration from the bottom up. -- Notes.
Summary: Successful counterinsurgency requires getting insurgents to switch sides. Former insurgents provide an invaluable source of information on their previous colleagues, and can ultimately cause momentum to shift toward counterinsurgent forces. This document examines reintegrating mid- and low-level insurgents into their local communities in Afghanistan and outlines steps to facilitate that reintegration process. The author discusses the factors that increase the likelihood of reintegrating fighters and the key options for fighters as they consider reintegration. Finally, he outlines operational and tactical steps that should be taken when insurgents consider reintegration.
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SIPRI Library and Documentation CD129 G11_1218 Available G11/1218

Title from PDF title screen (RAND, viewed on July 21, 2011).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 23-27).

Preface. -- Figures and Table. -- Summary. -- Chapter one: Factors that enable reintegration ; Perception of Winning; Coercion. Addressing grievances. -- Chapter two: Reintegration procedures; Proactive efforts; Screening. -- Holding and security procedures; Incentives; Engagement of tribal and other leaders; Information operations; Active use of personnel. -- Chapter three: Conclusions: reintegration from the bottom up. -- Notes.

Successful counterinsurgency requires getting insurgents to switch sides. Former insurgents provide an invaluable source of information on their previous colleagues, and can ultimately cause momentum to shift toward counterinsurgent forces. This document examines reintegrating mid- and low-level insurgents into their local communities in Afghanistan and outlines steps to facilitate that reintegration process. The author discusses the factors that increase the likelihood of reintegrating fighters and the key options for fighters as they consider reintegration. Finally, he outlines operational and tactical steps that should be taken when insurgents consider reintegration.

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