Introduction An insurgency is a violent, armed rebellion by small, lightly armed bands who practice guerrilla warfare against a larger authority. The key descriptive feature of insurgency is its asymmetric nature: small irregular forces face a large, well-equipped, regular military force state adversary. Due to this asymmetry, insurgents avoid large-scale direct battles, opting instead to… Read More
Introduction Thousands of men and women decide to serve in the United States military every year and, when their military service is at an end, they face the challenge of re-integrating into society. For a number of veterans, the transition back into civilian life can be difficult – for a variety of reasons. The structures… Read More
Introduction In international relations, a frozen conflict is a situation in which active armed conflict has been brought to an end, but no peace treaty or other political framework resolves the conflict to the satisfaction of the combatants. Therefore, legally the conflict can start again at any moment, creating an environment of insecurity and instability.… Read More
Introduction Wanting to stay physically fit is one of the best things you can do for yourself. However, vigorous exercise, while beneficial for the body and mind, does come with its fair share of risks. Military fitness training programmes have been developed to help people reach impressive levels of performance. But the risk of injury… Read More
Introduction The War of Canudos (Portuguese: Guerra de Canudos, 1896 to 02 October 1898) was a conflict between the First Brazilian Republic and the residents of Canudos in the northeastern state of Bahia. It was waged in the aftermath of the abolition of slavery in Brazil (1888) and the overthrow of the monarchy (1889). The… Read More
Introduction The Federalist Revolution (Portuguese: Revolução Federalista) was a civil war that took place in southern Brazil between 1893 and 1895, fought by the federalists, opponents of Rio Grande do Sul state president, Júlio de Castilhos, seeking greater autonomy for the state, decentralisation of power by the newly installed First Brazilian Republic and, arguably, the… Read More
Introduction The great outdoors is the best place to keep fit, and conquering challenges with the sun on your back or the rain lashing down will be so much more rewarding than hitting the same goals in a sterile gym environment. Of course if you are thinking of participating in a specific fitness scheme like… Read More
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