👉 Counterinsurgent is a concept in international relations that refers to a situation where one country or group of countries has taken measures to prevent another country or group from acquiring weapons, infrastructure, or other resources. This can include diplomatic efforts, military intervention, or economic sanctions. The term was introduced by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1925 in 1983 as a means for countering terrorism and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It is often