Counterinsurgency Literature Quiz

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Why does the field of strategic studies need to urgently deal with non-state actors and international organizations?

To incorporate their strategies and increased power in a more structured manner. (correct)

Because they are not relevant in contemporary political practice.

Because states are the only significant strategic actors.

Non-state actors and international organizations lack strategies and power.

What is highlighted as a limitation of the rational actor model in understanding strategic behavior?

It fails to capture the full scope of strategic reason. (correct)

It is the only model used in strategic studies.

It is the most effective model for investigating strategic behavior.

It captures the full scope of strategic reason effectively.

What is a key reason the text argues that states are not the only significant strategic actors?

States lack strategic reason in global governance structures.

States are known for their rational decision-making processes.

The field should incorporate non-state actors' strategies and power in a structured manner. (correct)

Non-state actors lack strategies and power.

Why does the text suggest that fresh thinking and new perspectives are necessary in the study of changing environments enabling and constraining actors?

Because contemporary challenges demand a broader view beyond traditional approaches. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest that the field of strategic studies compromises its relevance?

By focusing solely on states as strategic actors. Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective does the text support regarding the relevance of non-state actors and international organizations in strategic studies?

They need to be urgently dealt with and incorporated in a structured manner. Signup and view all the answers

What has been a key trend in United Nations operations in recent years?

Growing participation of non-Western states Signup and view all the answers

The coalition fighting Daesh/ISIS consists of which type of states?

A mix of both regional and Western states Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as deserving a more thorough treatment for better understanding of strategic cultures and 'ways of war'?

Involvement of non-state actors in conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What could lead to a richer understanding of what strategy is all about?

Widening the theoretical approach to the study of strategy Signup and view all the answers

Which publication argues that ISIS should not be considered a terrorist group?

'ISIS is not a Terrorist Group; Why Counterterrorism Won’t Stop the Latest Jihadist Threat' Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is emphasized as crucial for a fresh understanding of contemporary political practice challenges?

'Psychological Aspects of War' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of David Kilcullen's book 'Counterinsurgency'?

Strategic thinking in policy-making Signup and view all the answers

According to Audrey Kurth Cronin, why won't counterterrorism stop the latest jihadist threat?

Terrorism and insurgency have evolved beyond traditional counterterrorism methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of Edward Newman's book 'Understanding Civil Wars'?

Continuity and change in intrastate conflict Signup and view all the answers

In Pascal Vennesson's paper, what challenge does he propose to strategic studies?

'Broader security' challenge Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does James Worrall focus on in his discussion on 'The Evolution of Non-Traditional Approaches to Security'?

'Broader security' approaches Signup and view all the answers

'Deconstructing Counter-Insurgency' by Ward Gventer, Celeste, David Martin Jones, and MLR Smith focuses on:

'Mainstream vs alternative' perspectives in counterinsurgency Signup and view all the answers

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