Does a state's use of indiscriminate violence incite insurgent attacks? To date, most existing
theories and empirical studies have concluded that such violence is highly …

Rooted in the latest theoretical debates about nationalism and ethnicity, yet written in an
accessible and engaging style, Islam and Nation presents a fascinating study of the genesis …

Does ethnicity matter for explaining violence during civil wars? I exploit variation in the
identity of soldiers who conducted so-called “sweep” operations (zachistki) in Chechnya …

Cet article s' interroge sur la notion très usitée de radicalisation et propose un état des
recherches sur ce sujet. À travers des exemples tirés d'expériences diverses de combat …

Untitled Page 1 Page 2 ‘... an original, insightful, and innovative contribution to the literature
on terrorism.’ – Jeffrey M. Bale, Monterey Institute of International Studies ‘... among the …

It is widely recognized that cultural factors are central elements in shaping the trajectories,
tactics, organizational forms, recruitment, and ideologies of social movements. This title …

This book provides an in-depth analysis of how mobilization and legitimation for war are
made possible, with a focus on Russia's conflict with Chechnya. Through which processes …

The struggle for Chechnya has come to international prominence in recent years through a
string of high-profile atrocities such as the hostage seizures at Beslan and the Dubrovka …

This book examines the evolution of Russia's security policy under Putin in the 21st century,
using a critical security studies approach. Drawing on critical approaches to security the …

A ground-breaking study on how natural disasters can escalate or defuse wars,
insurgencies, and other strife. Armed conflict and natural disasters have plagued the twenty …