👉 Counterinsurgency is a military strategy that aims to prevent or reduce the use of violence by an enemy, while simultaneously protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure. This approach has been particularly effective in conflicts where both sides have committed atrocities against innocent civilians, such as during the Iraq War or the conflict in Syria. The term "counterinsurgency" originated with the concept of a strategy that was designed to counteract the threat posed by violent extremist groups. The United States and its allies launched a military operation
