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This edited volume explores the growing influence of non-governmental armed groups in Southwest Asia, North Africa, and surrounding regions. Moving beyond traditional state-centric analyses, the book examines these militias and armed forces as complex social and political actors reshaping regional power structures. It provides comparative case studies covering groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas, and Kurdish forces, addressing their military operations, social significance, and the evolving nature of sovereignty. The contributors investigate how these groups challenge conventional frameworks of security and governance, offering a nuanced understanding of violence and authority beyond the state. This edited volume explores the growing influence of non-governmental armed groups in Southwest Asia, North Africa, and surrounding regions. Moving beyond traditional state-centric analyses, the book examines these militias and armed forces as complex social and political actors reshaping regional power structures. It provides comparative case studies covering groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Hamas, and Kurdish forces, addressing their military operations, social significance, and the evolving nature of sovereignty. The contributors investigate how these groups challenge conventional frameworks of security and governance, offering a nuanced understanding of violence and authority beyond the state.A comprehensive and scholarly work that significantly advances understanding of non-state violence actors in geopolitically sensitive regions. Essential for academic and policy-oriented repositories focused on security and peacebuilding.