Global Politics and Violent Non-state Actors

With inclusion of theories and causal factors for context, plenty of case studies for real-world application, and pedagogical features to encourage engagement, this book s coverage also goes far beyond the traditional focus on terrorist groups to provide readers with a stimulating and wide-ranging introduction to the subject

Inhalt

Part I: Theories and Concepts
Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Past Approaches to International Security
Chapter 2: Understanding Violence and Non-Conventional Warfare
Part II: Explanations of Violent Non-State Actors
Chapter 3: Global Explanations
Chapter 4: State-level Explanations
Chapter 5: Individual-level Explanations
Part III: Types of Violent Non-state Actors
Chapter 6: Insurgencies
Chapter 7: Global Terror Networks and Terror Organizations
Chapter 8: Warlords and Marauders
Chapter 9: Organized Crime and Gangs
Chapter 10: Privatized Security Companies and Para-military groups
Part IV: Dealing with Violent Non-state Actors
Chapter 11: Moderation and Politicization
Chapter 12: Strategies and Exit
Conclusion