01_Introduction to Insurgencies

Question 1

In your own words, explain what is required for populations to resist their state’s status quo?

Answer 1

Grievances that the government is not addressing
Desire or will to change the status quo
Means to resist

Question 2

What are the two population types that make up a resistance?

Answer 2

1. Active Resistance

2. Passive Resistance

Question 3

What are the three typical goals of resistance movements or insurgencies?

Answer 3

1. Removal of the established regime or occupying power
2. An autonomous national territory within the borders of the state
3. Extraction of political concessions not achievable through non-violent means

Question 4

What are the five core resistance activities?

Answer 4

1. Subversion
2. Sabotage
3. Escape and evasion network
4. Guerrilla Warfare
5. Intelligence operations

Question 5

Define Subversion

Answer 5

Subversion are actions directed at human beings and meant to undermine the sources of political power.

Question 6

Define Sabotage

Answer 6

Sabotage is actions directed at physical things and processes and meant to undermine the sources of material power intended for use by the enemy.

Question 7

Define Resistance Movement

Answer 7

An organized effort formed immediately by some portion of the population to resist the legally established government or an occupying power and to disrupt civil order and stability

Question 8

Define Insurgency

Answer 8

An organization formed over time aimed at the overthrow of a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict