| ID | 144881 |
| Title Proper | New typology of contemporary armed non-state-actors |
| Other Title Information | interpreting the diversity |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zohar, Eran |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study analyzes contemporary non-state-actors (NSAs) finding four major categories: secessionist organizations fighting for a federal regime or full independence. These have a homogenous character and are domestically oriented. Secessionist NSAs that enjoy strong sponsorship are running a state within a state, possessing regular forces. Second, radical left revolutionary NSAs are fighting to overthrow the existing social order and to relocate power within a country. Arming with limited weaponry that they steal and purchase, they wage guerrilla war from dense jungles and rough mountains. Sectarian-based revolutionary NSAs seek regime change to stop state marginalization. They could evolve into a regular force, armed with heavy weapons. The fourth category and the most powerful is the global revolutionary organizations. They are religious based, seeking to impose Islamic rule in their own countries or worldwide through jihad. They are transnational, specializing in suicide bombing and sophisticated martyrdom assaults. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 39, No.5; May 2016: p.423-450 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol: 39 No 5 |
| Key Words | Diversity ; New Typology ; Contemporary Armed ; Non-State-Actors |