Irregular Warfare
/ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈwɔrˌfɛər/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of warfare conducted through unconventional tactics, often involving non-state actors, guerrilla warfare, insurgency, sabotage, and subversion.
The military strategists studied irregular warfare to counter insurgent groups effectively.
Forms
- irregular warfare
- irregular warfares
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Commentary
Irregular warfare is distinguished from traditional, state-on-state conflict by its reliance on non-traditional methods and often includes legal issues related to the status of combatants and applicability of international law.
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