Thinking Small: Applying Hobbes to Counterinsurgency

[Mike in Hilo]

Worth the read.

Also, the author's take off point may be obvious, but I think it never hurts to remind that the intimidated villager who won't talk to you is not a free agent, has precious little "choice in the matter," and therefore is far more deserving of our sympathy than our ire.

Cheers,
Mike.