Overview

Contemporary violent conflicts often involve armed non-state actors (ANSAs). Governments and international organisations are usually hesitant to enter negotiations with ANSAs . This volume analyses which impacts practices of social recognition have on conflict dynamics in the short and long term. By studying key asymmetric conflicts through the prism of recognition, it offers an innovative perspective on the interactions between ANSAs and state actors. The volume explores: In which contexts does granting recognition to armed non-state actors foster conflict transformation? What happens when governments withhold recognition or label ANSAs in ways they perceive as misrecognition? The authors examine the ambivalence of recognition processes in violent conflicts and their sometimes unintended consequences for ANSAs and local, national , and transnational communities. The volume draws on a wide range of case studies by experts, original field research, and innovative theoretical work.

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Author:   Anna Geis ,  Maéva Clément ,  Hanna Pfeifer
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
Imprint:   Manchester University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.594kg
ISBN:  

9781526152756

ISBN 10:   1526152754
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   15 June 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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'This is a critically important book on the significance of recognition for non-state armed actors. The volume is based on a rich corpus of case studies problematizing recognition at various stages of conflict escalation. By investigating normative aspects as well as practices, it is a must-read for anyone interested in asymmetrical conflicts in the twenty-second century.' Lisa Stroembom, Associate Professor of Political Science, Lund University -- .

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Anna Geis, Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg Mava Clment, University of Osnabrck Hanna Pfeifer Goethe University Frankfurt and the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt

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