A classic strategy of war and insurrection commonly used by major governments around the world is the use of mercenaries, or paramilitary forces. These are cheaper to arm and train than regular government forces, as well as quicker to deploy using asymmetric tactics that will give any military force a run for it’s money, and capable of waging a long term war for a smaller amount of money than a regular army.
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