With contributions from leading scholars in the field, Rebels in Groups brings together the latest research which, contrary to traditional views, considers diss

Ever wonder why militant groups behave as they do? For instance, why did Al Qaeda attack the World Trade Center whereas the African National Congress tried to a

Why do only some incipient rebel groups become viable challengers to governments? Only those that control local rumor networks survive.

This book analyzes civil wars over the past twenty years and examines what motivates some rebel groups to abide by international law.

There is a long history of state governments providing support to nonstate armed groups fighting battles in other countries. Examples include Syria's aid to Ham