The primary aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between development challenges and the rise of radicalism in the Global South. By exploring the historical, political, and socio-economic contexts that shape these dynamics, the book seeks to uncover the underlying causes that fuel radical ideologies and movements in regions often marginalized in global discourse. At its core, the book aspires to challenge conventional security-focused narratives by emphasizing the structural inequities and governance failures that create fertile ground for radicalism.

Erdal Bayar is currently head of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Erciş Faculty of Business Administration. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in international relations from Ankara University and and Master's degree in Hacettepe University. He was awarded his PhD by Gazi University, Department of International Relations.

Huriye Yildirim Çinar currently holds the position of Asst. Prof. Dr at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Erciş Faculty Of Business Administration and is also Co-Director at the TASAM Africa Institute (Istanbul/Türkiye). She obtained her Bachelor's and master’s degrees in international relations from Akdeniz University, undertook her Master's thesis at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes in France. She was awarded her PhD by Kocaeli University, Department of International Relations.