An introduction to the contemporary challenges states in the developing world face, and to the ways in which they can build capacity to handle them. It examines the key institutions of the state, the challenges of institutional reform, and the importance of institutional reform in achieving development.

An introduction to the contemporary challenges states in the developing world face, and to the ways in which they can build capacity to handle them. It examines the key institutions of the state, the challenges of institutional reform, and the importance of institutional reform in achieving development.

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...

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...