TERRORISM AND INSURGENCY: AS AN INDICATOR OF STATE FAILURE

This study explores the relationship between terrorism, insurgency, and state failure, positing that the presence of the security challenges can serve as indicator of State failure as result of institutions ineffectiveness. This study examines how weak governance, lack of effective authority, and inability to provide basic services create environments conducive to the emergence and proliferation of terrorist and insurgent groups. The study employ Social Disorganization Theory. The analysis highlights the complex dynamics between state failure and security threats, offering insights for policymakers and practitioners working to address the root causes of instability and strengthen state capacity