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This edited volume brings together leading scholars and analysts to examine how modern insurgency and counterinsurgency (COIN) dynamics have evolved in the post-9/11 era. The contributors analyze insurgent motivations, strategies, and the challenges of formulating effective COIN responses in diverse geopolitical settings—from Indonesia and Mali to Syria and infrastructure threats posed by transnational jihadist groups. Key themes include: • Social movement theory and insurgency framing • The crime-terror-insurgency nexus • Foreign fighters and ideological radicalization • Threats to critical infrastructure • Strategic deterrence of violent non-state actors • Case studies including Al-Qaeda, Salafi-jihadism, and the MNLA in Mali Relevance in the Current Era & Community Engagement Mechanism: This book is highly relevant for understanding modern patterns of radicalization, terrorist mobilization, and state responses to hybrid insurgent threats. It situates terrorism within a broader spectrum of political violence, emphasizing the social, ideological, and strategic underpinnings of modern insurgency. It supports community engagement efforts by offering insight into the prevention and disruption of radicalization cycles and offers frameworks for identifying the structural causes of insurgency. Additionally, the chapters provide a nuanced understanding of civilian roles, counter-radical narratives, and reintegration potential for former insurgents. Target Audience: • Scholars in terrorism, security studies, and military strategy • Policymakers and military professionals • Practitioners in DDR and CVE (Countering Violent Extremism) programs • Students of international relations and political violence