How the Semantics of Violence Reshape Modern Conflict: Why States Decide Who Is a Terrorist and Who Is a Criminal
Why the word Violence determines legal tools, public narratives, and how non-state actors become shadow authorities The language we use to describe conflict matters as much as the weapons on the ground. In a world where state authority is fragile in many regions, the label we apply to violent actors—whether terrorists, criminals, or insurgents—shapes policy, […]
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