Does any modern theory of counterinsurgency take into account airpower? Focus on the case of the UK and their approach to airpower through the ignorance of past events such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Literature review: to include theories of airpower, how significant is the study of airpower in modern counterinsurgency theory. Lessons from the Cold War and tactics we’re used to – are we in an era of complacency? Only Kosovo was won by airpower alone, emphasising the arrogance of UK. Overreliance on airpower since Kosovo. From that, Afghanistan, weren’t clear on intelligence/aims? Books by Simon Akan – the changing of the guard; William Arkam – the generals have no clothes – reflects this negative mood. Methodology in two sections: Firstly, identify research questions that secondary literature has thrown up e.g. strategic failure in Afghanistan and Iraq – official reports such as Chilcot and academic rumblings of Hew Strachen, Ben Barry and Frank Ledwisge. Question is how to judge military failure. Second part of methodology: explain why it is important and why you want to dig deeper. Structure: Abstract (max 300 words) Contents List of figures and tables Main body: Use these headings to split chapters…. Intro: topic and focus Lit review Methodology Analysis Conclusion Bibliography AppendicesShow more
