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The book offers a comprehensive examination of terrorism, integrating theories and causal factors for deeper context. It includes numerous case studies that demonstrate real-world applications, making the material relevant and engaging. By moving beyond a narrow focus on terrorist groups, it provides a broad and stimulating introduction to the subject, encouraging readers to explore various dimensions of terrorism. Pedagogical features enhance engagement and understanding, making it suitable for both academic and general audiences.

What do we mean by failed states and why is this concept important to study? The "failed states" literature is important because it aims to understand how state institutions (or lack thereof) impact conflict, crime, coups, terrorism and economic performance. In spite of this objective, the "failed state" literature has not focused enough on how institutions operate in the developing world. This book unpacks the state, by examining the administrative, security, judicial and political institutions separately. By doing so, the book offers a more comprehensive and clear picture of how the state functions or does not function in the developing world, merging the failed state and institutionalist literatures. Rather than merely describing states in crisis, this book explains how and why different types of institutions deteriorate. Moreover, the book illustrates the impact that institutional decay has on political instability and poverty using examples not only from Africa but from all around the world.