Insurgency and Counterinsurgency Guerrilla Warfare

Insurgency refers to a movement by a group seeking to overthrow an established authority through methods like rebellion and violence. Guerrilla warfare is a tactic used by insurgents, involving small, mobile groups that use surprise attacks and knowledge of the local terrain to ambush larger, conventional forces. Counterinsurgency is the response by the established authority, aiming to defeat the insurgents while also addressing the underlying social issues, building trust with locals, and winning public support. Together, these concepts highlight the complex and dynamic struggle between an authority and those challenging it.