Insurgents, Terrorists, And Militias: The Warri... [2026 Release]

In their book, Richard H. Shultz Jr. and Andrea J. Dew argue that modern warfare has shifted away from traditional state-on-state conflict toward a brutal, asymmetrical landscape dominated by non-state actors. Key Themes & Framework

Analyzing the use of hit-and-run raids, ambushes, and sniper attacks.

Identifying the cultural or political boundaries they operate within.

The authors contend that Western military planning often fails because it focuses on measurable statistics—like enemy manpower and equipment—while ignoring the that actually drives these groups. To bridge this gap, they propose a six-part analytical framework to evaluate unconventional threats:

How the group defines "winning" and combat.

The role of outside state or non-state actors (like al-Qaeda) in sustaining the group. Case Studies