A Different Kind of Threat Some Thoughts on Irregular Warfare Jeffrey

ments fighting against other irregular elements, regular forces of a central government, or an external interven tion force. The acquisition and use of modern military technology is often seen as a solution to the problems of warfare in the late 20th century, with infor mation warfare the latest example. Irregular warfare, however, remains confoundingly unaffected by changes in technology. In an irregular con flict, sociology, psychology, and history will have more to say about the nature of the conflict, including its persistence and intensity.