Underground Literature: Opposition Manual
In the realm of military strategy, small states often find themselves at a disadvantage when facing larger aggressor nations. However, a former Hungarian Special Forces officer, Dr. Sandor Fabian, offers insights on how small states can defend themselves effectively.
Dr. Fabian, the author of "Irregular Warfare: The Future Military Strategy for Small States," suggests that the best defense strategy for a small state is deterrence and denial through the implementation of an irregular warfare-based national homeland defense strategy. His research, which examines this concept in depth, provides valuable guidance for small states seeking to protect their sovereignty.
One of the key findings in Dr. Fabian's book is that weak actors have a higher probability of success when using an indirect strategy against a strong actor's direct strategy. This strategy aims for the destruction of the enemy's will to fight, rather than focusing on the destruction of the enemy's armed forces.
Dr. Fabian's recommendations extend beyond his own work. He encourages readers to delve into other books to gain a better understanding of the concept of resistance. Unfortunately, our search results did not explicitly mention any books recommended by Dr. Fabian that focus specifically on resistance.
However, we did find several books that offer valuable insights into irregular warfare and resistance. "Insurgents, Raiders and Bandits: How Masters of Irregular Warfare Have Shaped Our World" by John Arquilla provides a detailed overview of the history of irregular warfare over the past 250 years and an engaging analysis of its most important characteristics.
Another book worth mentioning is "How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict" by Ivan Arreguín-Toft. This book analyzes asymmetric conflicts of the last 150 years using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. It argues that insurgents are diversifying their approach away from the steady buildup of military capability and aim instead to exploit the vulnerabilities of the contemporary nation-state.
For those interested in the historical context of resistance, "Stalin's Guerrillas: Soviet Partisans in World War II" by Kenneth Slepyan offers a fascinating account of the role of Soviet partisans in World War II.
More recently, "The Resistance Operating Concept" by Otto C. Fiala provides a foundational blueprint for the development of a nationally and internationally legitimate resistance capability.
Lastly, "The Insurgent's Dilemma: A Struggle to Prevail" (2022) by David Ucko examines innovation in insurgent strategy and options for response.
Dr. Sandor Fabian's recommendations serve as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of irregular warfare and resistance. His extensive military background, including his time as the head of the Assessment and Evaluation Branch at NATO Special Operations Headquarters, lends credibility to his insights.
- Dr. Sandor Fabian, in his book "Irregular Warfare: The Future Military Strategy for Small States," proposes that deterrence and denial through an irregular warfare-based national homeland defense strategy is the best defense strategy for small states.
- Weak actors often find success when using an indirect strategy against a strong actor's direct strategy, according to Dr. Fabian's research, with the goal being to destroy the enemy's will to fight rather than focusing on the destruction of their armed forces.
- To gain a better understanding of the concept of resistance, Dr. Fabian encourages readers to delve into other books such as "Insurgents, Raiders and Bandits: How Masters of Irregular Warfare Have Shaped Our World" by John Arquilla and "How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict" by Ivan Arreguín-Toft.
- "The Insurgent's Dilemma: A Struggle to Prevail" (2022) by David Ucko examines innovation in insurgent strategy and options for response, making it a useful read for those interested in understanding the complexities of irregular warfare and resistance.
