Book review: Counter-terrorism, aid and civil society: beforeand after the War on Terror

Counter-Terrorism, Aid and Civil Society critically examines the effects of the War on Terror on the relationships between civil society, security and aid, drawing on original fieldwork in Afghanistan, India and Kenya. Volha Piotukh finds that the book makes a valuable and significant contribution to debates on the wars on terrorism and their impact, and on the securitisation of aid and development. The book’s logical structure, clear and engaging writing, wide-ranging sources and impressive level of detail mean that it will appeal to a variety of audiences, from scholars to policy-makers, from students to NGO workers.