From 1968 to 1997, wealthy, advanced democracies generally did not suffer from high levels
of chronic terrorism, with two exceptions:(a) advanced democracies that interfered in other …

This article reviews several recent books on the Islamic State in order to understand its
goals, motivations, strategy, and vulnerabilities. It argues that the Islamic State's ideology is …

Grand strategy is one of the most widely used and abused concepts in the foreign policy
lexicon. In this important book, Hal Brands explains why grand strategy is a concept that is …

After 15 years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, many now see 'small-footprint'security force
assistance (SFA)–training, advising and equip** allied militaries–as an alternative to large …

Global Terrorism, 4th edition continues to provide students with the most comprehensive
introduction to terrorism as a global phenomenon. It introduces students to history, politics …

Findings in political science, economics, and security studies suggest that during civil war
aid can be used to help establish control of contested areas and reduce insurgent violence …

The 1998 attaThe 1998 attacks against US embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam attest
to al-Qaeda's durable presence in Africa, yet Islamist-inspired radical organisations in the …

The book aims to provide the reader with a state-of-the-art introduction to classic and
modern military theory. The text accounts for the most important theories within the field by …

Does improved communication provided by modern cellphone technology affect the rise or
fall of violence during insurgencies? A priori predictions are ambiguous; introducing …

Under what conditions do rebel organizations control territory during civil war? How do
civilians influence the distribution of territorial control? This article introduces a civilian …