Inside Salafi-Jihadist Governance

Furlan provides a theoretically rigorous, empirically rich, and practically relevant account of how Salafi-Jihadist groups construct systems of rule, illuminating the complexities of insurgent governance and the implications for regional and global security. Written with aplomb and analytical depth, this book is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how Salafi-Jihadist groups in particular and armed nonstate groups in general govern territory and populations. -- Adrian Florea, senior lecturer in political and international Studies, University of Glasgow Utilizing her knowledge of primary sources, Marta Furlan offers an excellent deep dive into how Salafi-Jihadist insurgents transform ideology into rule, navigating contradictions between divine order and disruption of world order. Her attention to ideologies’ role in rebel governance makes the book a must-read for academics and policymakers. -- Ayse D. Lokmanoglu, Department of Emerging Media Studies, Boston University Moving beyond discourse and ideology, Marta Furlan does a marvelous job tracing the intricacies and everyday realities of wartime governance by Salafi-Jihadist groups. A fascinating comparative account of an important form of rebel rule in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen and a much-needed addition to the civil war literature! -- Romain Malejacq, author of <i>Warlord Survival: The Delusion of State Building in Afghanistan</i>