
Armed Non-State Actors and the Politics of Recognition
By: Anna Geis (Editor), Maeva Clement (Editor), Hanna Pfeifer (Editor), Emmanuel Pierre Guittet (Editor), Peter Lawler (Editor)
Hardcover | 29 June 2021
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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.
About the Authors
Anna Geis, Helmut Schmidt University/University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
Maéva Clément, University of Osnabruck
Hanna Pfeifer Goethe University Frankfurt and the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
Industry Reviews
'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 Str¶mbom, Associate Professor of Political Science, Lund University
'We often think of insurgents or rebel armies as operating in places where there is no room for mutual recognition and other normative practices. But this is wrong. This book shines a spotlight on the complex role of recognition practices and their often positive consequences in some of the most intractable conflicts in the world.'
Volker M. Heins, Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
'This thought-provoking book explores the possibilities and pitfalls of recognizing armed non-state actors during conflicts, stalemates, and peace processes. Through insightful theoretical chapters and a wealth of case studies from around the world, it helpfully illuminates the complexities of seeking and granting recognition.'
Elizabeth King, Associate Professor of International Education, New York University
ISBN: 9781526152756
ISBN-10: 1526152754
Series: New Approaches to Conflict Analysis
Published: 29th June 2021
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 296
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.7
Weight (kg): 0.59
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