I concur that over simplifying something is not useful. I submit that usefully simplifying something is mostly necessary.
More to the point, my "proclamation" is aimed at attempting to illicit the views and perspectives of those who can accurately describe, what about the combating of irregular enemies makes the nature of war different?
Warfare does require different approaches. No one would contest that, but it is warfare none the less.
I agree. The 15 second sound bites that jar with me are "heats and minds" "human terrain" "80% political, 20% military" "complex war-fighting" and "you need a network to fight a network."Makes for a snappy read as in the 15 second sound bite to writing; does not reflect reality or COIN.
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