Combatants in African Conflicts - Professionals, Praetorians, Militias, Insurgents, and Mercenaries

This book focuses on the different types of combatants in conflicts in Africa, exploring the fine lines between what might be classified as a militia in one conflict, a rebel in another, or a terrorist in a third. It will be an essential reference for scholars and students of African Politics and Military and Security Studies.

List of contents

Introduction Chapter 1: Trinitarian Theory Chapter 2: The Professional Soldier Ideal Type Chapter 3: The Praetorian Soldier Ideal Type Chapter 4: The Militia Soldier Ideal Type Chapter 5: The Insurgent Soldier Ideal Type Chapter 6: The Mercenary Soldier Ideal Type Conclusion

About the author

Simon David Taylor is a former Senior Foreign Service officer at the South African Department of International Relations and Co-operation and holds a Master of Social Science from the University of Cape Town and a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He writes on African history, diplomacy, terrorism, and security issues.

Summary

This book focuses on the different types of combatants in conflicts in Africa, exploring the fine lines between what might be classified as a militia in one conflict, a rebel in another, or a terrorist in a third. It will be an essential reference for scholars and students of African Politics and Military and Security Studies.

Product details

• Authors: Simon David Taylor, Simon David (St Andrews University Taylor
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032219646
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3221964-6
• No. of pages: 232
• Series: Routledge Contemporary Africa
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Africa, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Military engineering, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity