Insurgency

human rights.21 While opponents of international law argue that it is all “mere window dressing.”22 According to Hathaway, States ratify treaties symbolically to show other States that they accept the principles of human rights but they rarely change their practices because of their obligations in the treaty.23 Based on a study of the ICCPR, Linda Keith argued that, “it may be overly optimistic to expect that being a party to this international covenant will produce an observable direct impact”. 24These findings raise the question as to whether human rights law regime is at all effective in protecting individual human rights. Whether the lack of adherence to human rights obligations indicates

The Geneva Convention impacted Global affairs by defining war crimes and how to remain humane in a time of war. The Four Geneva Conventions were created by Henry Dunant, after he witnessed a battle aftermath. The Four Conventions talk about how to treat a prisoner, how to treat civilians, how to release a prisoner, and many more things. These articles and rules helped created the “Rules” for war, and what not to do in a time of war.

What simile does Fitzgerald use to describe the way people came and went to Gatsby’s parties? (39)

The Geneva Convention and its participants keep all prisoners of war on a uniformed playing field, to prevent

Geneva Convention Articles are expounded on in FM 2-22.3, which was a change from the previous version, FM 34-52, where some of the applicable articles were just introduced. FM 2-22.3 has included an appendix covering all the articles of the Third and Fourth Geneva Conventions. Although, these references can be found in numerous publications, by inserting them in the manual the authors reemphasize the importance of compliance with the Geneva Conventions and also reinforce the prohibition of torture, something that was not covered in FM 34-52.

Guerrillas fluctuate broadly in size, make‑up, strategies, and routines starting with one insurrection then onto the next. They even fluctuate broadly inside of an uprising, particularly in each of the three periods of a rebellion.

Joint Publication (JP) 3-24 and Field Manual (FM) 3-24.2 have slightly different definitions of insurgency. JP 3-34 defines it as the organized use of subversion and violence by a group or movement that seeks to overthrow or force change of a governing authority. FM 3-24.2 defines it as a protracted politico-military struggle designed to weaken government control and legitimacy while increasing insurgent control. I have problems with both definitions. However, I disagree more with the joint publication. This paper will explain why.

In this essay, I will support the JP 3-24’s current definition of insurgency. It defines an insurgency as “The organized use of subversion and violence by a group or movement that seeks to overthrow or force change of a governing authority.” In CW4 Sicard’s COIN class we discussed that insurgencies mobilizes people and other resources to form an alternative to the state or government. As my historical example to defend this definition of insurgency, I will use the American Revolutionary War. The American Revolutionary War was essentially waged by insurgents, which were present in all the American colonies, which were still controlled by the British at the time. We were legally subjects of the British crown, but we wanted to break free

In recent studies and readings of wars, I would agree with the definition of Insurgency for JP 3-24 and FM 3-24.2. I want to focus on the definition part that says to overthrow, force, weaken, or change a government. This is crucial in defining why I support the term insurgency and what it means.

Geneva Conventions are rules laid down by various member nations that are applied in times of armed conflict. The Geneva convention seeks to protect people the sick, civilians, the wounded, and prisoners of war. USA is a member nation of the Geneva Conventions, having signed the 1977 protocols. Under the Geneva Conventions, the torture and abuse of prisoners is barred. Waterboarding is a torture technique used on prisoners, hence, it is also

This Law of War compliance of all countries who put this together was to facilitate the restoration of peace between each other. It Accords with the seven Army Values, which is basically do the right thing. It even encourages our enemies to also follow the law of warfare. If we take care of their captured and wounded, they will soon follow. If they do not they are going against the Geneva and Hague Convention, and other countries will not be pleased. This Law of War even maintains and increases public support at home. If you know a loved one who is in the military, would you not feel more comfortable that they are being treated humanely. It allows Red Cross to enter and take care of our wounded and check on our Prisoners of War(POW). Furthermore, helps lower enemy resistance to surrender. By them knowing that we will not harm them if they surrender to the United States, puts us in accomplishing the mission faster. Lastly, it is the law of the United

However, the rebellion is identified with a non-international armed conflict when it corresponds to the characteristics set for the existence of this type of conflict. By cons, insurrection or rebellion usually indicates a violent movement and decided collectively by a significant portion of the inhabitants of a territory who rebel, by arms against the government in place.

Irregular warfare is defined as a military force that is guerilla or asymmetric in nature. An enemy that has based his doctrine around irregular warfare can be a challenging adversary to any Marine Corps unit. In order to prepare their Marines for Irregular Warfare, small unit leaders and Staff Non-Commissioned Officers must train their platoons in a realistic manner by holding high technical standards, synthesizing exhausting scenarios and creating frictional environments.

Revolution became very prominent in the life of the Uruguayans and Salvadorians. The documents from the Guerrilla Warfare and from Claribel Alegria describe how the revolutionary struggle was for both of their countries and described the involvement of the women. Women became very important through this time, by comparing and contrasting the obstacles and roles that the women had to overcome in these documents would give a better view of how important women were for the revolutionary struggle.

Irregular warfare has become the centre of much military and academic study in recent years, due mostly to the ongoing NATO operations in Afghanistan. However irregular warfare is by no means a recent revelation in the evolution of warfare and strategy, numerous examples exist throughout history in which irregular warfare tactics and strategy have been adopted and later analysed by academics and military professionals. This author will focus on the key issues that governments face in creating effective strategies for irregular warfare with a particular emphasis on counter-insurgency (COIN) and terrorism. Resources such as time, space, legitimacy and support present themselves as key issues in dealing with insurgency and terrorism and are