How they use specific terrain, such as mountains or urban centers, to their advantage.
How the group defines "winning" and combat.
In their book, Richard H. Shultz Jr. and Andrea J. Dew argue that modern warfare has shifted away from traditional state-on-state conflict toward a brutal, asymmetrical landscape dominated by non-state actors. Key Themes & Framework
The authors contend that Western military planning often fails because it focuses on measurable statistics—like enemy manpower and equipment—while ignoring the that actually drives these groups. To bridge this gap, they propose a six-part analytical framework to evaluate unconventional threats:
How they use specific terrain, such as mountains or urban centers, to their advantage.
How the group defines "winning" and combat. Insurgents, Terrorists, and Militias: The Warri...
In their book, Richard H. Shultz Jr. and Andrea J. Dew argue that modern warfare has shifted away from traditional state-on-state conflict toward a brutal, asymmetrical landscape dominated by non-state actors. Key Themes & Framework How they use specific terrain, such as mountains
The authors contend that Western military planning often fails because it focuses on measurable statistics—like enemy manpower and equipment—while ignoring the that actually drives these groups. To bridge this gap, they propose a six-part analytical framework to evaluate unconventional threats: How they use specific terrain