Global Politics and Violent Non-state Actors

Moving beyond terror groups to examine non-state actors including warlords, gangs and private security companies, Violent Non-State Actors: Guides you through the core theories and concepts, taking a multidisciplinary approach Examines different explanations for the emergence of violent non-state actors as well as strategies for dealing with them Weaves in international case studies from groups including the Islamic State, Los Zetas, Hamas, and Al Qaeda, as well as discussion questions, further reading and definitions of key terms A must read for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students in politics, international relations, security and terrorism studies.

Table of Contents:
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

Review :
A timely and immensely relevant book, Ezrow’s work will be indispensable to anyone who wants to understand how violent non-state actors fit into traditional understandings of International Relations. Drawing on examples from across the globe this text provides a rich, detailed and erudite argument as to why violent non-state actors are, perhaps, the greatest threat to human security in existence today. This makes this text a must read for students of International relations, Security Studies, Terrorism Studies, Criminology or Organised Crime  as it provides a new and refreshing perspective on why non-state actors choose to use violence. This is a timely and important book that provides a comprehensive overview of violent non-state actors (VNSAs) that continue to pose some of the most serious challenges to state and human security in the present era. Broad in scope and parsimonious in its argument this book is an essential reading for all those interested in understanding VNSAs and comprehending strategies for dealing with them.