Small Wars and Insurgencies
Scope & Guideline
Charting the Course of Small-Scale Warfare
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Analysis of Asymmetric Warfare:
The journal explores the strategies and tactics employed by smaller states and non-state actors in asymmetric warfare, highlighting case studies and theoretical frameworks that elucidate these dynamics. - Historical Perspectives on Insurgency:
A significant focus on historical case studies of insurgencies provides insights into the evolution of conflict, examining past events to inform current military and political strategies. - Gender and Conflict:
The journal addresses the role of gender in conflict situations, investigating how gender dynamics influence insurgency, governance, and post-conflict recovery. - Rebel Governance and Civil-Military Relations:
Research on how insurgent groups govern and interact with local populations, as well as the implications this has for state governance and civil-military relations, is a core area of focus. - Impact of Technology on Warfare:
The intersection of technology and warfare, including the use of cyber capabilities and private military contractors, is critically analyzed to understand its implications for modern conflict. - Regional Security Dynamics:
The journal emphasizes the importance of regional politics in shaping conflicts, with specific attention paid to the roles of external powers and transnational networks in local insurgencies.
Trending and Emerging
- Cyber Warfare and Digital Insurgency:
Recent publications show a significant increase in discussions surrounding cyber warfare, particularly how digital platforms are leveraged by insurgent groups for recruitment, propaganda, and coordination. - Environmental Conflicts:
There is a rising trend in examining the intersection of environmental issues and conflict, particularly how resource scarcity and climate change contribute to insurgency dynamics. - Local and Transnational Networks:
Emerging research focuses on the role of local and transnational networks in facilitating insurgencies, highlighting how global connections influence local conflict dynamics. - Gendered Perspectives in Insurgency:
An increasing number of articles are exploring the gendered dimensions of conflict, including the roles of women in insurgency movements and their experiences during and after conflict. - Post-Conflict Governance and Reconstruction:
There is a growing emphasis on post-conflict governance and reconstruction efforts, analyzing how insurgent groups transition into political actors and the challenges they face.
Declining or Waning
- Colonial and Historical Counterinsurgency:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing on colonial-era counterinsurgency strategies, suggesting a shift towards contemporary conflicts and their immediate implications. - Traditional Military Doctrine:
Themes centered around traditional military doctrines and strategies are becoming less prominent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes innovative and non-conventional approaches to warfare. - Static Theoretical Frameworks:
The reliance on static theoretical frameworks from earlier studies appears to be waning, with a growing preference for dynamic models that reflect the complexities of modern insurgencies.
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