An identity of violence: exploring the origins of political violence
Authors
Fatz, Lyndsey D.
Advisors
Hafez, Mohammed M.
Clunan, Anne
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Subjects
Political Violence
Morocco
Algeria
Maghreb
Terrorism
Islamism
Poverty
Political Access
Relative Deprivation
Resource Curse
Morocco
Algeria
Maghreb
Terrorism
Islamism
Poverty
Political Access
Relative Deprivation
Resource Curse
Date of Issue
2011-12
Date
December 2011
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The United States Defense and development agencies often attribute political violence and instability to poverty and a lack of economic development. However, the cases of Morocco and Algeria challenge this popular assumption as Morocco is considerably poorer than Algeria, yet enjoys greater political stability with less incidences of political violence. Beyond the traditional answers of economic aid and political intervention, these two nations demonstrate that national identity is also necessary in establishing more stable and sustainable practices.
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National Security Affairs (NSA)
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xiv, 79 p. ; 28 cm.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.