Dilemmas of Weak States Africa and Transnational Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century |
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| Author:
| Mentan, Tatah |
| Series title: | Contemporary Perspectives on Developing Societies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-4200-8 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
| Publisher: | Ashgate Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $144.95 |
Book Description:
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Tatah Mentan examines the weak state-terrorism nexus, with particular emphasis on Africa. Specifically, the book provides an in-depth analysis of state weakness, poverty and the opportunities offered by the latter for the breeding of terrorism and terrorists. It also looks at the part played by radical Islam in transnational terrorism in Africa.
Tatah Mentan examines the weak state-terrorism nexus, with particular emphasis on Africa. Specifically, the book provides an in-depth analysis of state weakness, poverty and the opportunities offered by the latter for the breeding of terrorism and terrorists. It also looks at the part played by radical Islam in transnational terrorism in Africa.