Routledge - Networked Insurgencies and Foreign Fighters

Explore the complex movement of foreign fighters across Eurasia in this academic collection from Routledge. Recent conflicts have highlighted how individuals move between different insurgent battlefronts, creating new security challenges. Since 2011, thousands of people have traveled from the Caucasus and Central Asia to participate in fighting within Syria and Iraq. This volume examines these movements in depth, including the presence of Caucasians in the conflicts following Ukraine's Euromaidan Revolution in 2014. As these various conflicts reach resolutions, the potential for further movement increases as fighters return to their home regions. This book provides a unique cross-regional comparative perspective on the trajectories of foreign fighters. By studying the links between the Caucasus, Central Asia, and other regions, readers gain a better understanding of how networked insurgencies operate in the modern era. It is a vital resource for those studying military history and regional security.