A war strategy of involving both civilians and the armed forces to contain insurgency and address its root causes. This ensures that the insurgents do not receive any sympathy and support from the civilians. The objective here is not to gain terrain but support from the masses.
Diagrams
Originated from/Coined by
Santa Cruz de Marcenado
Further Reading/ References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-insurgency
https://www.e-ir.info/2010/12/21/what-is-the-difference-between-counter-insurgency-and-counter-terrorism/
https://fs.blog/2017/06/counterinsurgency/