Journal abstract The wars in Syria and Iraq attracted about 45,000 individuals from outside the arenas. Most joined the Islamic State, but interestingly, other prominent armed groups showed less interest[…]
Publisher’s description This book investigates the origins of civil wars which emerge from failed attempts at democratization. The main aim of this volume is to develop a theoretical explanation of[…]
Journal abstract This article investigates the use of terror in Colombia’s civil war by examining the behavior of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the National Liberation Army[…]
Journal abstract This article posits that the remnants of archaic sociocultural norms, particularly the honour-imposed custom of retaliation, play a crucial role in the process of insurgent engagement in Russia’s[…]
Journal abstract Jihadist foreign fighters have become common in civil conflicts in Muslim countries. While research exists on the impact they have upon returning home, less attention has been given[…]
Publisher’s description Intrastate conflicts, such as civil wars and ethnic confrontations, are the predominant form of organized violence in the world today. But internal strife can destabilize entire regions, drawing[…]
This book explores the relationship between religion, tribe and state in Afghanistan.
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