COIN Reading Lists (merged)

[William F. Owen]

Don't confuse radical Islam and Afghanistan with COIN. Insurgency/terrorism is a tactic used by a weaker force against a stronger force. A few months ago I wrote a survey of COIN theory to include Galula, Thompson and others.
I enclosed it and would welcome any comments.

I don't think anyone here is confused as to the fact issue that Insurgency/terrorism is merely a tactical or operational form.

Interesting paper. I've read it, and will keep it - which is rare! - I can see why you cite Nagl, but I feel he is fundamentally wrong, about both the UK in Malaya, and the US in Vietnam.