ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors describe their approach in terms of three elements: the environment of the less developed countries, the insurgency—R—as a system, and the individual or group in relation to R. The hearts-and-minds view of rebellion is that of the outsider looking in. Traditional societies that have begun to change provide, by the process of change itself, opportunities for insurgent movements. Insurgency requires inputs of recruits, information, shelter, and food—almost always obtained from the internal environment—and cadres, publicity, material, and initial financing—often provided from external sources. One difference is that the required size of the population that provides the needed inputs can be, quite small. Persuasion may take many forms: ideological preparation, education, discrediting of established authority and practices, and payment. The demand and supply formulation can be described in terms of the costs and benefits of rebellion, as the population views them.
