Download or read book Understanding Proto-insurgencies written by Daniel Byman and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small bands of fighters and terrorist groups usually seek to become full-blown insurgencies as part of their strategy for victory. But their task is difficult. The groups often start out with few members, little funding, and limited recognition, while the governments they oppose enjoy coercive and financial advantages and are seen as legitimate by most domestic and international audiences. Despite these difficulties, some groups do make the successful transition to full-blown insurgency. That transition is the focus of this paper.