Insurgency

An insurgency is defined as the organized use of subversion and violence to seize, nullify, or challenge political control of a region. It is primarily a where armed force is used to create space for political and economic influence.

: Successful COIN is a long-term commitment; research from RAND suggests it takes an average of six years for a government to secure a victory after the tide turns. Case Studies for Research Subversion and Insurgency: RAND Counterinsurgency Study Insurgency

: National insurgencies rely on ideology to unify and inspire followers, often exploiting existing social or religious grievances. An insurgency is defined as the organized use

: Many models describe an insurgency as progressing through stages: pre-insurgency , incipient , open conflict , and resolution . Counterinsurgency (COIN) Framework and resolution . Counterinsurgency (COIN) Framework