by Stephen L. Melton | Apr 9, 2013 | Monitor
By: Stephen L. Melton The “U.S. in the Lead” COIN approach usually fails where security force assistance could succeed.
by Mark Munson | Apr 5, 2013 | Monitor
By: Mark Munson Despite success at degrading Philippine terrorist networks, much of the security gains have been transitory, while the underlying socio-economic problems in Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago remain.
by Francis Domingo | Feb 12, 2013 | Monitor
By: Francis Domingo The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army is struggling for survival.
by Peter J. Munson | Jan 17, 2013 | Monitor
By: Peter J. Munson ESOC identifies, compiles, and analyzes micro-level conflict data and information on insurgency, civil war, and other sources of politically motivated violence worldwide.
by Ishak V. Mastura | Jan 3, 2013 | Monitor
By: Ishak V. Mastura This diplomatic triumph is due in large part to legal advances in international relations, peace processes, mediation and conflict resolution designed and applied by Western powers in other conflict-affected areas around…