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Counterinsurgency In Apartheid Regimes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This essay examines the counterinsurgency (COIN) strategies employed by apartheid regimes, with a focus on the Rhodesian Bush War (1964–1979). By analysing the intersection of racial ideologies, military tactics, intelligence, and international dynamics, this study explores the effectiveness and limitations of authoritarian COIN strategies in ideologically driven contexts. Despite achieving tactical successes, apartheid-era regimes often struggled to address the root causes of insurgency, ultimately undermining their long-term stability. The findings highlight the importance of legitimacy, integrated strategies, and international support in counterinsurgency efforts.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15161920

Author: Arsenault, Matthew P.

Language: English

Topic: Military History and Strategy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930465073

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