Border Jumping: Strategic and Operational Considerations in Planning Cross-Border Raids Against Insurgent Sanctuaries

Cross-border ground raids by state-backed security forces can have a detrimental impact on guerrillas' ability to wage war. External support in neighboring countries can be an important source of strength to insurgent forces. However, cross-border raids and their security gains come at a political cost. This thesis examines the conflicts in Malaya (1946â "1950), Nicaragua (1981â "1990), Algeria (1954â "1962), Namibia (1960â "1989), South Vietnam (1960â "1975), and Afghanistan (1978â "1992) ...