Tools Of War, Tools Of State: When Children Become Soldiers (suny Series, James N. Rosenau Series In Global Politics)

Despite the supposed taboo against the practice, many governments, rebels, and terrorist groups use children in war to spy and kill. In__Tools of War, Tools of State__, Robert Tynes examines this complex problem, demonstrating that the modern use of children in war is a tactical innovation. He discusses how boys and girls on the battlefield bolster troop size, create moral dilemmas, and deepen the level of fear. He also reveals how the practice has become an essential component for groups such as ISIS and al-Shabaab, in their state-making projects. Using statistical methods to analyze conflicts from 1987 to 2007, Tynes shows how widespread child soldier use is and confirms the theory that it is tactically advantageous. Through historical analysis, he explains how child soldiering developed out of Mao's protracted war theory and the militarization of youth during the twentieth century. A case study of the civil war in Sierra Leone, which details the brutality involved when children are forced to fight, is included. Despite The Supposed Taboo Against The Practice, Many Governments, Rebels, And Terrorists Use Children In War. Boys And Girls Are Spying And Killing For Political Causes. Tools Of War, Tools Of State: When Children Become Soldiers Reveals The Complexity Of The Problem Of Child Soldiers, Demonstrating That The Modern Use Of Children In War Is A Tactical Innovation. Author Robert Tynes Discusses How Boys And Girls On The Battlefield Bolster Troop Size, Create Moral Dilemmas, And Deepen The Level Of Fear. As Such, Children With Guns Represent Another Advancement On The Modern Battlefield. In Addition, He Reveals How The Practice Has Also Become An Essential Component For Fighting Groups, Such As Isis And Al-shabaab, In Their State-making Projects. Tools Of War, Tools Of State Utilizes Statistical Methods To Analyze Conflicts From 1987-2007, Showing How Widespread The Use Of Children In Battle Is, And Discusses The Theory That Such Is Tactically Advantageous. In Addition, Historical Analysis Reveals How Child Soldiering Developed Out Of Mao's Protracted War Theory And The Militarization Of Youth During The Twentieth Century. Included Is A Case Study Of The Civil War In Sierra Leone Which Details The Brutality Involved When Children Are Forced To Fight. In Sum, Tools Of War, Tools Of State Offers The One Of The Most Comprehensive Models To-date For Why Fighting Forces Would Dare Use Children In Their Ranks.--provided By Publisher. Why Use Children In War? -- A Shifting Norm -- The Spread Of A Tactic -- A Global View Of Tactical Need -- Ground-level Dynamics And The Case Of Sierrra Leone -- Tools Of State-building -- Strategies Of Prevention, Compellence And Protection. Robert Tynes. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Despite the supposed taboo against the practice, many governments, rebels, and terrorists use children in war. Boys and girls are spying and killing for political causes. Tools of War, Tools of State: When Children Become Soldiers reveals the complexity of the problem of child soldiers, demonstrating that the modern use of children in war is a tactical innovation. Author Robert Tynes discusses how boys and girls on the battlefield bolster troop size, create moral dilemmas, and deepen the level of fear. As such, children with guns represent another advancement on the modern battlefield. In addition, he reveals how the practice has also become an essential component for fighting groups, such as ISIS and al-Shabaab, in their state-making projects. Tools of War, Tools of State utilizes statistical methods to analyze conflicts from 1987-2007, showing how widespread the use of children in battle is, and discusses the theory that such is tactically advantageous. In addition, historical analysis reveals how child soldiering developed out of Mao's protracted war theory and the militarization of youth during the twentieth century. Included is a case study of the civil war in Sierra Leone which details the brutality involved when children are forced to fight. In sum, Tools of War, Tools of State offers the one of the most comprehensive models to-date for why fighting forces would dare use children in their ranks." ... Provided by publisher Examines why many governments, rebels, and terrorist organizations are using children as soldiers. Despite the supposed taboo against the practice, many governments, rebels, and terrorist groups use children in war to spy and kill. In Tools of War, Tools of State, Robert Tynes examines this complex problem, demonstrating that the modern use of children in war is a tactical innovation. He discusses how boys and girls on the battlefield bolster troop size, create moral dilemmas, and deepen the level of fear. He also reveals how the practice has become an essential component for groups such as ISIS and al-Shabaab, in their state-making projects. Using statistical methods to analyze conflicts from 1987 to 2007, Tynes shows how widespread child soldier use is and confirms the theory that it is tactically advantageous. Through historical analysis, he explains how child soldiering developed out of Maos protracted war theory and the militarization of youth during the twentieth century. A case study of the civil war in Sierra Leone, which details the brutality involved when children are forced to fight, is included.