Dissident Irish Republicanism
Publisher’s description In the decade following the Good Friday Agreement (1998), dissident Irish Republicanism has survived as an ideology, a form of politics, and violent action. This collection of essays[…]
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The Troubles in Northern Ireland and Theories of Social Movements
Publisher’s description This volume focuses on a number of research questions, drawn from social movement scholarship: How does nonviolent mobilisation emerge and persist in deeply divided societies? What are the[…]
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Using Specialised Prison Units to Manage Violent Extremists: Lessons from Northern Ireland
Journal abstract The use of specialised prison units (SPUs) as a means of countering violent extremism and radicalisation is growing in popularity in many jurisdictions. Yet, little is known about[…]
Conceptualising Islamic “Radicalisation” in Europe through “Othering”: Lessons from the Conflict in Northern Ireland
Journal abstract Recent terror attacks across Europe have raised concerns about the issue of “radicalisation” amongst sections of the Islamic populations and how it might be successfully prevented. Drawing on[…]
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Splitting to survive: understanding terrorist group fragmentation
Journal abstract Purpose From Al-Qaeda to the IRA almost all terrorist organisations have experienced splits in some shape or form. This can spell the dawn of violent spoiler groups, but[…]
UVF: Behind the Mask
Publisher’s description UVF: Behind the Mask is the gripping new history of the Ulster Volunteer Force from its post-1965 incarnation to the present day. Aaron Edwards blends rigorous research with[…]
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Why negotiate when you can criminalise? Lessons for conflict transformation from Northern Ireland and South Africa
Journal abstract Research on negotiating with criminalised actors generally assumes the criminal label as a given, neglecting the significance of criminalisation itself. This article addresses this gap arguing that the[…]
Just the Two of Us? Civil Conflicts, Pro-State Militants, and the Violence Premium
Journal abstract Quantitative literature discussing violence in civil conflicts tends towards a typical model of engagement between governments and revolutionaries. Whilst recent work has shown the significant impact of multiple[…]
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Fighting Talk: The Statements of “The IRA/New IRA”
Journal abstract With the advent of the new violent dissident merger, “The IRA/New IRA,” the group and its affiliates have had to legitimise their new existence. They have utilised the[…]
Inside the UDA: Volunteers and Violence
Publisher’s description This book provides a unique insight into the beliefs and political ideology of the Ulster Defence Assocation (UDA) and the Ulster Freedom Fighters (UFF). Featuring interviews with key[…]
