Wars, symmetric and asymmetric and non-peace
Intellectual Conservative
by George de Poor Handlery
06/01/06
The customary reason given for the multiplication of the present's 'asymmetric wars' is that they pit a low technology force against one equipped with the means produced by an advanced economy. This definition limps a bit. Regardless of its emphasis on modernization, the Soviet Union had a third world economy fielding first world weapons. Furthermore, it is true that outfits such as al-Qaeda have currently simple tactical weapons making their activities truly 'asymmetrical.' There are, however, good reasons to assume that 'low-tech' arms will not remain characteristic of the equipment of comparable outfits...
http://tinyurl.com/jbuzw
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by George de Poor Handlery
06/01/06
The customary reason given for the multiplication of the present's 'asymmetric wars' is that they pit a low technology force against one equipped with the means produced by an advanced economy. This definition limps a bit. Regardless of its emphasis on modernization, the Soviet Union had a third world economy fielding first world weapons. Furthermore, it is true that outfits such as al-Qaeda have currently simple tactical weapons making their activities truly 'asymmetrical.' There are, however, good reasons to assume that 'low-tech' arms will not remain characteristic of the equipment of comparable outfits...
http://tinyurl.com/jbuzw
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
rudkla - 2. Jun, 16:14
