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Killing in the name of the state: state-sponsored assassinations in international politics

Luca Trenta Orcid Logo, Kiril Avramov Orcid Logo

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How do governments approach, understand, and even justify assassination? What methods have been used historically, and how do they differ from current practice? What are the consequences of assassination for international politics, diplomacy, and international law? These are the fundamental question...

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ISBN: 979-8-89616-357-2
ISSN: 979-8-89616-358-9
Published: Boulder, CO. Lynne Rienner 2025
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