| Description |
1 online resource (x, 194 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The origins and persistence of state-sponsored militias -- Indonesia -- Iraq -- Iran -- Learning to live with militias. |
| Summary |
In this book, Ariel Ahram offers a new perspective on a growing threat to international and human security--the reliance of 'weak states' on quasi-official militias, paramilitaries, and warlords. Tracing the history of several "high profile" paramilitary organizations, including Indonesia's various militia factions, Iraq's tribal "awakening," and Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Basij corps, the book shows why and how states co-opt these groups, turning former rebels into state-sponsored militias. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Developing countries -- Militia.
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Developing countries. |
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Militia. |
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Paramilitary forces -- Developing countries.
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Paramilitary forces. |
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Developing countries -- History, Military.
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History, Military. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Military history.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ahram, Ariel I. (Ariel Ira), 1979- Proxy warriors. Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, ©2011 9780804773584 (DLC) 2010023018 (OCoLC)640132323 |
| ISBN |
9780804777407 (electronic book) |
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0804777403 (electronic book) |
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9780804773584 |
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0804773580 |
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9780804773591 |
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0804773599 |
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