Andrei Miroiu is a scholar working in strategic studies and the history of international relations, particularly in matters dealing with asymmetric warfare, armed groups, and small powers. In 2016, he published a book on Romanian counterinsurgency with Palgrave Macmillan. His other work can be found in journals such as Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, Small Wars & Insurgencies, Cambridge Review of International Affairs, World Economy and International Relations, and East-Central Europe.

• Chapter 1 Theorizing armed groups.- Chapter 2 Historical aspects of armed groups.- Chapter 3 Beyond the state: Armed groups and social order.- Chapter 4 Conclusions.

Andrei Miroiu is a scholar working in strategic studies and the history of international relations, particularly in matters dealing with asymmetric warfare, armed groups, and small powers. In 2016, he published a book on Romanian counterinsurgency with Palgrave Macmillan. His other work can be found in journals such as Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, Small Wars & Insurgencies, Cambridge Review of International Affairs, World Economy and International Relations, and East-Central Europe.

• Chapter 1 Theorizing armed groups.- Chapter 2 Historical aspects of armed groups.- Chapter 3 Beyond the state: Armed groups and social order.- Chapter 4 Conclusions.

Andrei Miroiu is a scholar working in strategic studies and the history of international relations, particularly in matters dealing with asymmetric warfare, armed groups, and small powers. In 2016, he published a book on Romanian counterinsurgency with Palgrave Macmillan. His other work can be found in journals such as Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, Small Wars & Insurgencies, Cambridge Review of International Affairs, World Economy and International Relations, and East-Central Europe.

• Chapter 1 Theorizing armed groups.- Chapter 2 Historical aspects of armed groups.- Chapter 3 Beyond the state: Armed groups and social order.- Chapter 4 Conclusions.