Paramilitarism

Print length: 224 pages
Language: English
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Publication date: 2 July 2020

Name: Paramilitarism
SKU: 9780198825241
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9780198825241

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Explore the global phenomenon of paramilitarism with this insightful study from The Bookish Owl. Discover how irregular armed groups operate alongside or on behalf of states in diverse conflicts, from Sudan to Colombia. This book delves into why governments utilize paramilitaries, even with established forces, by examining the intricate relationship between paramilitaries and the state. It defines paramilitarism as the state’s capacity to outsource mass political violence, profoundly transforming societies and fostering criminal activity. Analyzing numerous global cases, the author sheds light on how paramilitarism shapes modern warfare and state-society dynamics. Understand the impact of pro-government militia activity across different nations and its connection to organized crime, international involvement, and political structures. Essential reading for understanding the nuances of wartime and peacetime violence.

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