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Originally posted by Jimbo
Counterinsurgents, moreover, need to avoid negotiations until they are in a position of strength. Potential supporters will flock to the insurgent’s side out of fear of retaliation if the movement considers them disloyal.
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This quote tracks with a paper Gordon McCormick wrote for the Insurgency Board last fall.
Given that some Iraqi groups have begun the negotiation process, can we surmise that they percieve themselves to be in the relative position of power?