Counterinsurgency and Stability Operations

Richard M. Cavagnol

Accomplished conflict stabilization adviser with in-depth knowledge and experience as a combat leader, governance, economic development and stability operations officer. Recognized expert in counterinsurgency with demonstrated proficiency in generating innovative operational and training solutions in the kinetic and post-kinetic environments of Vietnam, Iraq, South Sudan and Afghanistan.

When: Wednesday 2^nd November - 9,30 - 12,20, J3014

Thursday 3^rd November - 9,30 - 11,00, J4020

Venue: Jinonice

Aims and Objectives of Course:

The course will offer an advanced understanding of the currently highly relevant phenomena of counterinsurgency (COIN) and stability operations. The lectures will cover three main areas. First, the course will elucidate the theoretical and methodological background related to the research in these areas. Second, the lectures will introduce the role of military and civilian actors in COIN and stability operations. Finally, the course will review the strategic as well as tactical development in these areas while focusing on the cases of Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Assessment:

Standard academic essay due 22^nd December, 2500 - 3000 words sent to Vít Střítecký (stritecky@iir.cz). The specific topic of your research is optional within the general topic of the course.

The topics can be discussed with Vít Střítecký, whom you can also contact should you have any further questions.