BIRD AND FAIRWEATHER IN CONTEXT ASSESSING THE IED THREAT

Abstract

Abstract As part of the section on military fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan, Olivier Grouille analyses the data from Bird and Fairweather's study, exploring the implications for both institutional and public perceptions of the IED threat. He emphasises that IEDs are the insurgent's weapon of choice but argues that while a focus on force protection may be necessary, it will not be sufficient for success.