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Originally Posted by spence
Asymmetrical warfare isn't very useful in projecting power as it typically requires a indigenous population with some good percentage that's either coercable or cooperative. It can be very effective when trying to repell or stall an offensive campaign, which is how we've almost always seen it used.
Could Iran project power using asymmetrical warfare to dictate the American position or take over our territory?
Not really.
This is the failure of Bush era policy during his first term. Treat every big issue as an existential threat to our survival you have very limited options. When reality further erodes those options down do nothing you're frozen.
And when you're not moving you can't steer.
-spence
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Please oh please the "BLAME BUSH" cry ...really brilliant & precise/concise ...sheez get a new line, the crybaby & chief has worn that one down.
As for strategic thinking, Do not engage in this activity, your obtuse focus is detrimental to society at large.
indigenous pop...oh you mean homegrown terrorists..Have you ever been to Dearbornistan or noted some past events where some terrorists are US citizens??
Sometimes you have got to grab them by the belt and fight them close inorder to deny them the use of their strategic power...hmmm where does this come into play??
You should be flexible in your thinking of "projection of power" & its application and goal...
TT