Insurgency

Effective counterinsurgency strategies often involve more than just military force. The U.S. Government Counterinsurgency Guide emphasizes a comprehensive approach:

: 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

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

For a conflict to be classified as an insurgency, it must meet three criteria: Insurgency

: To survive, insurgencies require supporters, funding, and "safe havens" (sanctuaries) where they can regroup.