![]() ![]() Chapters 9 and 10 summarize the (theoretical) work done and offer some principles/policy suggestions. Chapter 7 addresses civilian-rebel relationships, followed by an investigation of the hypothesis that poverty is the root cause of violence and insurgency in chapter 8. Chapter 5 discusses the role of governments in conflicts, whereas chapter 6 focuses on suppression, and how state actors suppress insurgent activity. A two-sided sword in the eyes of the authors: low-cost mobile telecommunication enables better intelligence on insurgent activities, but also enables insurgents to plan and coordinate attacks better. – widespread use of mobile phone technology, and its effects on insurgent violence. Chapter 4 details developments in information technology, e.g. ![]() Chapters 4-8 examine conflict: past conflicts (Vietnam), and ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria, but also lesser-known conflicts in the Philippines and Nigeria. Chapter 3 (Information-Centric Insurgency and Counterinsurgency) presents the theoretical model of the book. Small Wars, Big Data consists of ten chapters. This criticism aside, the authors’ efforts have resulted in a well-documented investigation into the role played by information in (counter) insurgency. automated data processing) as they are primarily interested in information retrieval. ![]() Furthermore, the authors fail to address the heart of the concept of Big Data (i.e. By any definition, these wars are not small wars. asymmetric warfare) have killed hundreds of thousands of people, displaced millions more, and destroyed the physical infrastructure and social fabric of societies. The title of this book is a catchy misnomer. ![]()
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