Modern Insurgencies and Counterinsurgencies: A Global History

This book provides a global and long-term perspective on insurgencies and counter-insurgency, making it relevant to university courses in history, politics, and international relations. It challenges the Western perspective and offers a longer time frame for the subject, with a more global focus.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the complexities of insurgencies and counter-insurgency, offering a global and long-term perspective that provides a broad understanding of a subject of utmost contemporary relevance. Insurgency and counter-insurgency are subjects of perennial interest on university courses in history, politics, and international relations, and the current global landscape further underscores their significance. The global perspective presented in this book aligns with the evolving interests in the field, reflecting the shifting direction of scholarly inquiry.

While most volumes on the modern subject begin in the late 18th century, this volume departs from that Western perspective and presents a much longer time frame for the subject. Moreover, it boasts a truly global focus, encompassing a wide range of regions and contexts. By examining insurgencies and counter-insurgency from a global lens, the book offers a fresh and nuanced understanding of these complex phenomena, challenging traditional narratives and providing a more comprehensive account of their historical and contemporary manifestations.

This volume is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and policymakers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities associated with insurgencies and counter-insurgency. It provides a wealth of insights and perspectives, drawing on a range of academic disciplines and drawing on empirical evidence to shed light on the complex dynamics at play. Whether one is interested in historical case studies, contemporary policy debates, or the broader geopolitical implications of these phenomena, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the subject.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032005041