Considerations for Nation Building in Counterinsurgency Warfighting

摘要

Insurgent warfare occurs on the lower end of the spectrum of conflict. The Soviets continue to use this type of conflict as a very feasible weapon to advance their strategy of denial. Denial strategy success represents a serious threat to the national security of the United States. The United States must pursue, therefore, a successful counterinsurgency warfighting strategy. This study examines types of insurgent warfare, Foreign Internal Defense strategy, foreign assistance programs and nation building. The examination leads to consideration of how the United States Army Corps of Engineers can best contribute in this particular conflict environment. (kr)