Moving beyond terror groups to examine non-state actors including warlords, gangs and private security companies, Violent Non-State Actors: Guides you through t

This book explores the rise and impact of violent non-state actors in contemporary Africa and the implications for the sovereignty and security of African state

Given the importance of violent non-state actors (VNSA) and their evolving role in global politics, dynamic frameworks of analysis are needed both to trace hist

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