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Changing Forms Of Insurgency: Pirates, Narco Gangs And Failed States, Robert J. Bunker
Changing Forms Of Insurgency: Pirates, Narco Gangs And Failed States, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
The primarily bipolar world that helped to characterize the decades long Cold War has begun to realign itself. The information revolution, increasing globalizations, the ongoing expansion of transnational terrorist and insurgent networks, and many other elements of this systemic level change have continued to take place into the early twenty-first century. Within the context of this large-scale shift in human and state relations, one question that has often been asked by analysis is whether changing forms of insurgency are taking place. If this is so, these changing forms of insurgency would be distinct from the currently dominant political form of …
Border School Training Conference Held In California, Robert J. Bunker
Border School Training Conference Held In California, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Adversary Weaponry To 2025, Robert J. Bunker
Adversary Weaponry To 2025, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
This chapter will provide an overview of adversary weaponry that will be utilized by criminals and opposing forces (OPFORs) which U.S. law enforcement personnel may encounter domestically. The projected time frame will cover the futures period from 2009 through 2025. Criminal weaponry use will be analyzed using a criminal threat continuum that starts with minimal threats and increases in severity. OPFOR weaponry use will be analyzed using a similar continuum. It should be noted that OPFOR threats, like criminal threats, are illicit in nature and derived from individuals and groups that can be designated as engaging in criminal behavior or …
Force Protection And Suicide Bombers: The Necessity For Two Types Of Canadian Military Red Teams, Robert J. Bunker
Force Protection And Suicide Bombers: The Necessity For Two Types Of Canadian Military Red Teams, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
This article will discuss why the use of two types of red teams - analytical and physical - to identify and then simulate ‘suicide bomber threat scenarios’ is necessary for the force protection training of deploying Canadian military units. Red teaming as a discipline can be divided into two basic forms: (1) analytical red teaming, which is diegetic in nature; that is, based upon descriptive products and decision support functions and (2) physical red teaming, which is mimetic in nature; that is, derived from live-action and role playing-based training with an opposing force (OPFOR) deployed against a friendly military unit. …
Cultural Relativism And Afghanistan: A Failure Of Policy Not Counterinsurgency Efforts, Robert J. Bunker
Cultural Relativism And Afghanistan: A Failure Of Policy Not Counterinsurgency Efforts, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
While it may be true that many Afghani people yearn for our freedoms and system of governance, such nation building cannot be done without radically reengineering Afghani tribal society. Incising only the offending portions of Afghani culture, as the sergeant suggests, will not work. Do we eliminate blood feuds but not child brides and the honor killings of soiled daughters? Do we stop the execution of Muslim converts to Christianity?
Criminal (Cartel & Gang) Insurgencies In Mexico And The Americas: What You Need To Know, Not What You Want To Hear, Robert J. Bunker
Criminal (Cartel & Gang) Insurgencies In Mexico And The Americas: What You Need To Know, Not What You Want To Hear, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
We need this basic premise to be clear—that Mexico is facing something way beyond an organized crime threat. With this as the premise from which it starts, this congressional testimony will posit that the Mérida Initiative as it stands is too myopic in nature given the on-the-ground realities currently present in Mexico. These two contentions will herein be discussed in more detail and their merits supported by evidence from my own work and that of other area and subject specialists. Of necessity, therefore, the testimony will focus upon the broader security environment and the policy and strategic levels of analysis. …
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 11: Mexico’S Vietnam War? Soldier-To-Criminal Exchange Rates And Narco Battlefield Deaths In Context, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 11: Mexico’S Vietnam War? Soldier-To-Criminal Exchange Rates And Narco Battlefield Deaths In Context, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Operational Note No. 1: Mexican Military Operations Against Los Zetas Communications Networks, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Operational Note No. 1: Mexican Military Operations Against Los Zetas Communications Networks, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 10: Fortified Town (Burgward) Strategy Implemented In Tamaulipas, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 10: Fortified Town (Burgward) Strategy Implemented In Tamaulipas, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 9: Why Does Napolitano Focus On Al Qaeda Lone Wolves And Ignore The Mexican Cartels?, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 9: Why Does Napolitano Focus On Al Qaeda Lone Wolves And Ignore The Mexican Cartels?, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 7: Los Zetas Three Vehicle (Suv) Commando Engages In Offensive Action In Northwest Harris County, Texas: Ensuing Fire Fight With Us Law Enforcement, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 8: 230,000 Internally Displaced Persons (Idps) In Mexico And ‘Narco-Refugee’ Potentials For The United States, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 8: 230,000 Internally Displaced Persons (Idps) In Mexico And ‘Narco-Refugee’ Potentials For The United States, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 6: Cross Border Incursion With Swat Teams Responding: 15 Cartel/Gang Gunmen Cross Into Us Near Escobares, Texas, Robert J. Bunker, Sid Heal
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 6: Cross Border Incursion With Swat Teams Responding: 15 Cartel/Gang Gunmen Cross Into Us Near Escobares, Texas, Robert J. Bunker, Sid Heal
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 7: Us National Security And The Mexican Cartels: Proceso Magazine Interview With Dr. Robert J. Bunker, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 7: Us National Security And The Mexican Cartels: Proceso Magazine Interview With Dr. Robert J. Bunker, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
The Growing Mexican Cartel And Vigilante War In Cyberspace: Information Offensives And Counter-Offensives, Robert J. Bunker
The Growing Mexican Cartel And Vigilante War In Cyberspace: Information Offensives And Counter-Offensives, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
This short essay blends traditional Mexican cartel analysis indicative of earlier Small Wars Journal writings by this author with advanced (5th dimensional) warfighting concepts. These concepts have utility for engagement with non-state (new warmaking) entities. They are being increasingly discussed now that cyberspace and ‘dual dimensional’ operations are more frequently breaking out in the Mexican conflict.
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 5: Indications & Warning (I&W): Vbied Anti-Vehicular/Anti-Personnel Ambush Capability For Los Zetas [Assumed], Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 5: Indications & Warning (I&W): Vbied Anti-Vehicular/Anti-Personnel Ambush Capability For Los Zetas [Assumed], Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 5: Border Corruption Of Us Officials By The Mexican Cartels & Cases Shown, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 5: Border Corruption Of Us Officials By The Mexican Cartels & Cases Shown, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 4: Cartel Military Weapons Cache Discovered Near Fronton, Texas., David A. Kuhn, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 4: Cartel Military Weapons Cache Discovered Near Fronton, Texas., David A. Kuhn, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 4: Texas Border Security: A Strategic Military Assessment, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 4: Texas Border Security: A Strategic Military Assessment, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 3: U.S. Strategy To Combat Transnational Organized Crime: Doa (Dead On Arrival)?, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 3: U.S. Strategy To Combat Transnational Organized Crime: Doa (Dead On Arrival)?, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 2: Colombian Intelligence (Departamento Administrativo De Seguridad - Das) Compromised By Drug Traffickers, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 2: Colombian Intelligence (Departamento Administrativo De Seguridad - Das) Compromised By Drug Traffickers, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note: Mexican Cartels (Transnational Criminal Organizations) Now Operating In Over 1,000 Us Cities; Up From 195 Us Cities, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note: Mexican Cartels (Transnational Criminal Organizations) Now Operating In Over 1,000 Us Cities; Up From 195 Us Cities, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 3: Narco Armored Vehicle Threats And Countermeasures, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 3: Narco Armored Vehicle Threats And Countermeasures, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 6: 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment: 40% Increase In Active Gang Members From 2009 To 1.4 Million, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Strategic Note No. 6: 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment: 40% Increase In Active Gang Members From 2009 To 1.4 Million, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Tactical Notes, Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Tactical Notes, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 2: Ambush/Targeted Killing Of Us Law Enforcement Officer (San Antonio, Texas), Robert J. Bunker
Mexican Cartel Tactical Note No. 2: Ambush/Targeted Killing Of Us Law Enforcement Officer (San Antonio, Texas), Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Extreme Barbarism, A Death Cult, And Holy Warriors In Mexico: Societal Warfare South Of The Border?, Robert J. Bunker, John P. Sullivan
Extreme Barbarism, A Death Cult, And Holy Warriors In Mexico: Societal Warfare South Of The Border?, Robert J. Bunker, John P. Sullivan
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
This short essay is about impression—gut feelings combined with a certain amount of analytical skill—about recent trends taking place in Mexico concerning the ongoing criminal insurgencies being waged by the various warring cartels, gangs, and mercenary organizations that have metastasized though out that nation (and in many other regions as well). The authors spent over eight hours sequestered together about a month ago on a five-hundred mile ‗there and back again road trip‘ to attend a training conference as instructors for the Kern County Chiefs of Police. Our talks centered on Mexican Drug Cartels, 3rd Generation Gangs, 3rd Phase Cartels, …
The Mexican Cartel Debate: As Viewed Through Five Divergent Fields Of Security Studies, Robert J. Bunker
The Mexican Cartel Debate: As Viewed Through Five Divergent Fields Of Security Studies, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
The Mexican cartel debate is becoming increasingly more important to U.S. national security, however, it is also becoming ever more confused, heated, and at times downright nasty, with little agreement about what is taking place in Mexico or in other regions of the Americas, such as Guatemala, Honduras, and even this side of the U.S. border. To shed some light on this critical debate—a debate we need to have now and not later— it is the contention of this author that, since the Mexican cartel phenomena is being looked at by scholars from divergent fields of security studies and since …
Realism, Idealism, And U.S. Foreign Policy In The Islamic World: Why Democratic Realpolitik Is Essential, Robert J. Bunker
Realism, Idealism, And U.S. Foreign Policy In The Islamic World: Why Democratic Realpolitik Is Essential, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
Enough comment and critical debate has been generated by the essay Why We Should Support Democratic Revolution in the Islamic World to warrant further elaboration on the themes it contains and why support of the despotic status quo in the Islamic World is not only morally unacceptable but, more importantly for many of the Small Wars Journal readership, no longer rational from the perspective of realpolitik and purely selfish U.S. interests at home and abroad. The latter concern shall be addressed first since those who are presently students of insurgency and foreign policy tend to focus on realism— how things …
Why We Should Support Democratic Revolution In The Islamic World, Robert J. Bunker
Why We Should Support Democratic Revolution In The Islamic World, Robert J. Bunker
CGU Faculty Publications and Research
Recent events in Tunisia, Egypt, and Yemen have caught senior U.S. policymakers off guard like a herd of deer frozen in the headlights of a big rig barreling down the highway. The State Department contingency plan now appears to be to pretend to play the middle in the media—between the democratic yearnings of the mob and the longing looks of friendly despots— while privately clinging to principals of realpolitik. Calls for democratic freedoms and reforms to be implemented in Egypt, the true center of gravity for the Arab region, are being made but they are no more than hallow exaltations.