TED: The surprising way groups like ISIS stay in power | Benedetta Berti

The video explores non-state armed groups, highlighting their roles beyond violence, such as governance and social services. It examines groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, emphasizing their complex nature and hybrid roles. The discussion underscores the importance of understanding these groups for effective conflict resolution and peacebuilding, advocating for non-military strategies to address governance gaps.

What is the primary goal of studying non-state armed groups according to the text?

How have the dynamics of war changed in the past decades?

What are some of the activities that armed groups engage in beyond violent actions?

In what ways do armed groups build relationships with the local population?

What is the significance of providing social services by armed groups?

What is suggested as a necessary approach to counter non-state armed groups?

How do non-state actors fill the governance gap left by the state?