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Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century

ISBN: 9780134907314 | 0134907310
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
Pub. Date: 11/1/1996

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SummaryTable of Contents
Cindy C. Combs examines what is known of terrorism in the twentieth century and explains its primary characteristics of what, who, why, and how. She notes a recent shift from the ideologies of extreme left-wing terrorism of the 1960s and 1970s toward the fundamentalism of the extreme right. She discusses the frightening questions raised by state-sponsored and nuclear terrorism. After evaluating twentieth-century conditions of terrorism, the author predicts future trends. This fascinating study puts terrorism in perspective, identifies specific characteristics of terrorists, and presents various responses to terrorism and their legal ramifications. A number of case studies highlight the text.
Prefaceix
Introduction1(2)
Part One: Terrorism in Perspective3(51)
CHAPTER ONE An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
3(17)
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Modern Definitions of an Old Concept
6(2)
Crucial Components of Terrorism
8(5)
Typologies of Terrorism: Useful Tools
13(3)
Tactics and Labels
16(1)
Conclusions
17(1)
Evaluation
17(3)
CHAPTER TWO Not a Modern Phenomenon
20(16)
Tyrannicide: "To go Too Fast"
22(2)
State Terrorism: France's Reign of Terror
24(1)
Guerrilla Warfare: Selective Violence
25(2)
Cyclical Nature of Terror
27(4)
Contemporary Events: Historical Roots
31(2)
Evaluation
33(3)
CHAPTER THREE Ideology and Terrorism: Rights from Wrongs?
36(18)
The Rationalization of Violence
38(2)
Rebellion and the Right of Self--Determination
40(4)
Terrorist Beliefs and Images
44(3)
Causes of the Left and Right
47(3)
Conclusions
50(1)
Evaluation
51(3)
Part Two: Who Are the Terrorists?54(94)
CHAPTER FOUR Criminals or Crusaders?
54(22)
Profile of a Terrorist
55(3)
Can We Generalize About a "Typical" Terrorist?
58(7)
Terrorism Is Different Today!
65(2)
Religion as a Factor in Group Dynamics
67(1)
Trends in Terrorist Recruitment and Membership
67(5)
To Sum Up: Today's Terrorist
72(1)
Case Study: Abu Nidal
73(1)
Evaluation
74(2)
CHAPTER FIVE Terrorism by the State
76(23)
Internal Terrorism: The Beast That Lurks Within
77(6)
How Real Is State Terrorism?
83(2)
Terrorism as an Instrument of Foreign Policy
85(2)
Waging War by Proxy: Surrogate Terrorism
87(2)
Reluctant Bedfellows: The Arms Bazaar
89(2)
Silent Partners: Syria, Iran, and Libya Wage Subtle War
91(4)
Conclusions
95(1)
Evaluation
96(3)
CHAPTER SIX "Terrorism, Inc."
99(21)
Networking
99(2)
Shared Strategic Planning
101(1)
Terrorism is Big Business
102(2)
Case Study 1: Libyan Protector
104(2)
Case Study 2: Iranian Fedayeen
106(3)
NORAID-- The U.S. Terror Connection
109(1)
Training-and Equipping-the Terrorists
110(2)
The "Internationalization" of Terrorism: RAF Case Study
112(1)
Narco-Terrorism
113(2)
Conclusions
115(2)
Evaluation
117(3)
CHAPTER SEVEN How Do They Operate?
120(28)
Introduction
120(1)
Training Sites
121(3)
Training Topics: What Do They Learn at Camp?
124(3)
Case Study: OPEC Kidnapping in Vienna
127(1)
Potential for Destruction: The Terrorist's Arsenal
128(3)
"Science Fiction" Weapons
131(5)
Terrorist Tactics
136(7)
The Media: Another Weapon?
143(2)
Evaluation
145(3)
Part Three: Responses to Terrorism148(71)
CHAPTER EIGHT Legal Perspectives on Terrorism
148(21)
Laws of War
151(5)
Piracy-of Air and Sea
156(4)
Protection of Diplomatic Personnel and Heads of State
160(2)
Summary: Protection of the Innocent against Specific Crimes
162(1)
Terrorism: A Political Crime?
163(2)
Evaluation
165(4)
CHAPTER NINE Counterterrorism: The Use of Special Forces
169(16)
Nations Without Defenses
170(1)
Strike Forces: A First Line of Defense?
171(11)
Conclusions
182(1)
Evaluation
182(3)
CHAPTER TEN Terrorism, Intelligence, and the Law
185(17)
Legal Initiatives to Counterterrorism
186(1)
Canada's Legal War with the FLQ
187(1)
The "Temporary" British Problem in Northern Ireland
188(2)
Germany's "Moderate" Legislation
190(1)
Italy and the "Pentiti"
191(2)
Investigation: The Intelligence Initiative
193(4)
Intelligence-Gathering and Counterintelligence by Terrorists
197(1)
Conclusions
198(1)
Evaluation
199(3)
CHAPTER ELEVEN Security Measures: A Frail Defense
202(17)
Security Has at Least Three Facets
203(3)
Case Study: Airport Security in the United States
206(2)
The Costs of Security
208(3)
Preventive Security
211(1)
Case Study: Who Arms Iran?
211(2)
Threat Assessment: How Do You Know When You Are At Risk?
213(2)
Conclusions
215(1)
Evaluation
215(4)
Part Four: Conclusions219(16)
CHAPTER TWELVE Future Trends
219(16)
Bonality of Terror
219(3)
Trends in Terrorism
222(2)
Graphic Evidence
224(9)
Conclusions
233(1)
Evaluation
234(1)
Index235

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