| ID | 123346 |
| Title Proper | Life, liberty, and the pursuit of anyone who gets in the way |
| Other Title Information | lessons from a comparative analysis of U.S. militias and Ulster loyalists |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Reed, Richard |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article presents a comparative analysis of the militia movement in the United States and the two major loyalist paramilitary organizations in Northern Ireland. The comparison reveals a similar history of economic transition that highlights the need to consider occupational factors in assessing the causes of violent extremism. The article reflects further on the evidence of a number of other similarities between the two groups: the preeminence of historical narratives, the tendency toward militancy and violence, and localist, antigovernment ideologies. It is argued that these similarities can be similarly understood within the same economic framework, and suggests further research in similarly comparative contexts would reveal greater insight. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 36, No.9; Sep 2013: p.756-776 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 36, No.9; Sep 2013: p.756-776 |
| Key Words | United States ; Militia Movement ; Northern Ireland ; Economic Transition ; Violent Extremism |