The original "dagger-men" ( Sicarii ) were early Jewish insurgents who used concealed blades to assassinate Roman collaborators and moderate Jews. They held Masada against the legions. Their goal: expulsion of a foreign occupier.
In urban development, refers to counter-hegemonic actions by marginalized groups to challenge top-down, neoliberal city planning. Insurgent
: Beyond armed conflict, the term applies to those acting against the policies of their own political party, union, or corporation. The original "dagger-men" ( Sicarii ) were early
Insurgents can be broadly categorized into several types, each with their own distinct characteristics and motivations. which may include:
Governments and other actors often respond to insurgency with counter-insurgency strategies, which may include: