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This edited collection surveys how non-Western states have
responded to the threats of domestic and international terrorism in
ways consistent with and reflective of their broad historical,
political, cultural and religious traditions. It presents a series
of eighteen case studies of counterterrorism theory and practice in
the non-Western world, including countries such as China, Japan,
India, Pakistan, Egypt and Brazil. These case studies, written by
country experts and drawing on original language sources,
demonstrate the diversity of counter-terrorism theory and practice
and illustrate how the world 'sees' and responds to terrorism is
different from the way that the United States, the United Kingdom
and many European governments do. This volume - the first ever
comprehensive account of counter-terrorism in the non-Western world
- will be of interest to students, scholars, students and
policymakers responsible for developing counter-terrorism policy.
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The end of one war is frequently the beginning of another because
the cessation of conflict produces two new challenges: a contest
between the winners and losers over the terms of peace, and a
battle within the winning party over the spoils of war. As the
victors and the vanquished struggle to establish a new political
order, incidents of low-level violence frequently occur and can
escalate into an unstable peace or renewed conflict. Michael J.
Boyle evaluates the dynamics of post-conflict violence and their
consequences in Violence after War. In this systematic comparative
study, Boyle analyzes a cross-national dataset of violent acts from
52 post-conflict states and examines, in depth, violence patterns
from five recent post-conflict states: Bosnia, Rwanda, Kosovo, East
Timor, and Iraq. In each of the case studies, Boyle traces multiple
pathways through which violence emerges in post-conflict states and
highlights how the fragmentation of combatants, especially rebel
groups, produces unexpected and sometimes surprising shifts in the
nature, type, and targets of attack. His case studies are based on
unpublished data on violent crime, including some from fieldwork in
Kosovo, East Timor, and Bosnia, and a thorough review of narrative
and witness accounts of the attacks. The case study of Iraq comes
from data that Boyle obtained directly from U.S. Central Command,
published here for the first time. Violence after War will be
essential reading for all those interested in political violence,
peacekeeping, and post-conflict reconstruction.
This edited collection surveys how non-Western states have
responded to the threats of domestic and international terrorism in
ways consistent with and reflective of their broad historical,
political, cultural and religious traditions. It presents a series
of eighteen case studies of counterterrorism theory and practice in
the non-Western world, including countries such as China, Japan,
India, Pakistan, Egypt and Brazil. These case studies, written by
country experts and drawing on original language sources,
demonstrate the diversity of counter-terrorism theory and practice
and illustrate how the world 'sees' and responds to terrorism is
different from the way that the United States, the United Kingdom
and many European governments do. This volume - the first ever
comprehensive account of counter-terrorism in the non-Western world
- will be of interest to students, scholars, students and
policymakers responsible for developing counter-terrorism policy.
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Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diaphorina citri, is an insect pest
which transmits a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus
(CLas), primarily through feeding in newly emergent foliage of
citrus trees. This pathogen causes a disease known as Huanglongbing
(HLB), or citrus greening, which has become the most debilitating
and intractable disease in citrus crops. This book, written by a
team of experts on the Asian citrus psyllid, gathers together
everything currently known about the biology and ecology of this
important pest species, examines the transmission and acquisition
processes of the pathogen, and looks at current management
practices and their effectiveness. The potential for new,
innovative management techniques are also described, along with the
economic implications of managing this rapidly establishing
disease. This book: Covers all aspects of Asian citrus psyllid
biology and ecology for the first time in one place. Examines new,
innovative management practices and assesses their effectiveness.
Discusses the vector-pathogen relationship in detail. Explains the
economics of controlling this devastating pest. This title is
essential reading for all researchers involved in the management
and control of Asian citrus psyllid, extension agents, and pest
management consultants. It will also be of great use to graduate
students in applied entomology and related disciplines.
Over the last decade, the rapid pace of innovation with drone
technology has led to dozens of new and innovative commercial and
scientific applications, from Amazon drone deliveries to the
patrolling of national parks with drones. But what is less
understood is how the spread of unmanned technology will change the
patterns of war and peace in the future. Will the use of drones
produce a more stable world or will it lead to more conflict? Will
drones gradually replace humans on the battlefield or will they
empower soldiers to act more precisely, and humanely, in crisis
situations? How will drones change surveillance around the world
and at home? In The Drone Age, Michael J. Boyle examines how
unmanned technology alters the decision-making and risk calculus of
its users both on and off the battlefield. It shows that the
introduction of drones changes the dynamics of wars, humanitarian
crises and peacekeeping missions, empowering some actors while
making others more vulnerable to surveillance and even attack. The
spread of drones is also reordering geopolitical fault lines and
providing new ways for states to test the nerves and strategic
commitments of their rivals. Drones are also allowing terrorist
groups like the Islamic State to take to the skies and to level the
playing field against their enemies. Across the world, the low
financial cost of drones and the reduced risks faced by pilots is
making drone technology an essential tool for militaries,
peacekeeping forces and even private companies. From large
surveillance drones to insect-like micro-drones, unmanned
technology is revolutionizing the way that states and non-state
actors compete with each other and is providing game-changing
benefits to those who can most rapidly adapt unmanned technology to
their own purposes. An essential guide to a potentially disruptive
force in modern world politics, The Drone Age shows how the mastery
of drone technology will become central to the ways that
governments and non-state actors seek power and influence in the
coming decades.
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