- Forthcoming July 2025/200 pages
Governance, Grievance, and Violent Extremism in West Africa:
From the Caliphates to Great Power Competition
Hardcover: $110.00
ISBN: 979-8-89616-026-7
What happens when external forces are brought to bear on domestic grievances and governance institutions? In environments profoundly affected by both violent extremist organizations and powerful international actors, what attributes characterize local governments that can maintain peace and stability? Addressing these questions, Zacharias Pieri and Kevin Fridy demonstrate the surprising linkages between global strategic competition and local counterinsurgency in West Africa and show how resilient local governance structures have effectively managed the consequent challenges.
