Modern Revolutionary Warfare: An Analytical Overview
Abstract
The purpose of the work is (1) to review, order, and analyze aspects of the phenomenon of modern revolutionary warfare from the point of view of a government involved either in supporting, preventing, or fighting revolutionary violence; and (2) to suggest some specific ways in which research would enable the United States to deal more effectively with the problem in the future. The study deals with the question as to whether modern revolutionary warfare continues to be a threat to the United States in the mid-1970's. The evolving theory and practice of revolutionary violence are considered, and five models are briefly described. Government support for revolution and the possible uses of revolutionary techniques are discussed considering possible constraints on U. S. support for revolution. Also, the study is concerned with ways in which governments faced with a revolutionary challenge may react to deal with the threat - either by trying to deter or prevent the violence; by quickly resolving the violence once it has started; or failing that, by attacking it on a long- term basis. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0764648
Entities
People
- D. M. Condit
Organizations
- American Institutes for Research