This book provides a historical study of theory and praxis of modern insurgencies and counterinsurgencies (COIN).

Kaushik Roy is Guru Nanak Professor in the Department of History, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He is also associated with Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Norway as a Global Fellow. Roy specialises in military history of South Asia.

0. Introduction, 1. From Protomodern Insurgencies to Modern Insurgencies and COIN, 2. Insurgencies and Counterinsurgencies in the European Empires, 3. American Imperialism and Armed Rebels, 4. Modern Insurgencies and COIN in the Asian Empires, 5. Neo-Imperialism, Insurgencies and Counterinsurgencies, 6. Nation States, Insurgencies and Counterinsurgencies in Asia, 7. Insurgent Tribes and COIN in Africa, 8. Nation States, Criminals and Insurgents of Latin America, 9. Postmodern Insurgencies and Counterinsurgencies, 10. Conclusion