Tackling counter-insurgency and post-conflict reconstruction: recent experiences and best practice [WP829]

This conference discussed the following points:

What is the best strategy in counter-insurgency (COIN) operations?
What lessons can be learned from recent operations?
How well are democratic governments managing to prevail? What planning is needed for the complexity, uncertainty and risk of COIN operations?
To what extent is ‘intelligence’ the main problem?
How can long term security and rule of law be best built when also addressing insurgency?
What is the right balance between effective operations and protection of human rights and the rule of law?
How can violence be ended through political engagement?