Dilemmas of weak states
Subtitle: Africa and transnational terrorism in the twenty-first century
By: Tatah Mentan.
Series: Contemporary perspectives on developing societies
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Aldershot, Hants, England; Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 380
Subjects: Terrorism -- Africa; Africa -- Politics and government -- 1960-
Description: "This book examines the weak state-terrorism nexus with particular emphasis on Africa. Specifically, it 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. Emerging from this study is recognition of a need for the international system to analyze a wide range of issues that contribute to the weakening of African states."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.