Böcker i Political Violence-serien

Uses empirical data to explore how and why individuals and groups disengage from terrorism, and what can be done to facilitate it. This book presents case studies of disengagement programmes, from Colombia, northern Europe, Italy, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Singapore comparing and assessing their various strengths and weaknesses.

This book examines the role of terrorist innovation and learning in theory and practice, within the context of three specific EU case-studies.

Focuses on a small but important group of movements that constitute a distinct 'fifth wave' of modern terrorism, called the "New Tribalism". This book critiques David Rapoport's Four Waves theory, arguing that the theory does not account for movements which radicalize and turn inward, losing touch with, or interest in, their foreign compatriots.

Containing essays by top international scholars, this book provides a comprehensive analytical critique of the current state of research in the terrorism and counter-terrorism studies field.

Provides an analytical critique of the state of research in the terrorism and counter terrorism studies field, what it has substantively achieved over the years and where it should be heading in the future. This book includes an appendix containing 444 identified research topics developed by the United Nations Terrorism Prevention Branch.

This book is a detailed examination of whether domestic security measures are striking an appropriate balance between homeland security and civil liberties in the post-9/11 era.

Shows how there are at least two reasons to question the central role that is assigned to religion, in particular Islam, when explaining suicide terrorism. This book contains essays by some of the leading scholars of terrorism and political violence. It is useful for students of terrorism, political science and Middle Eastern politics.

Addresses the appropriateness of US and other Counter-Terrorist (CT) strategies in Europe and Eurasia, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific region and in Latin America. This book aims to re-examine terrorists' strategic goals and sources of legitimacy and the nature of their ideological support. It is intended for students of security studies.

This book examines a series of controversies concerning the State of Israel's use of force and its failure to prevent the violence of others.

This book will explain the need for a global network in order to counter international terrorism and the threat of WMD, and elaborates on how it could be created.

Analyses the lessons which can be drawn from Northern Ireland's experiences of combating terrorism. This book features a theoretical analysis of the underlying causes of terrorism, and explore how this interacts with the development of effective operations and policy responses. It emphasises the dimensions underlying the problem of terrorism.

This book brings together recognized experts in the world of terrorism research and counter-terrorism policy-making.

The focus of this study is on the workings of an organization involved in armed struggle, and is based on thousands of interviews over 35 years.

This book deals with the causes, nature, and impact of the divisions within the jihadi movement, and the splits between jihadis and other Islamic groups.

Examines the terrorism's impact on the international aviation security regime with a focus on the role of the United States. This book discusses US efforts to upgrade civil aviation security in the wake of 9/11 and the impacts of these developments on the international civil aviation system. It is suitable for students of aviation security.

This book aims to improve understanding of the broad trends in the utilisation of political violence by examining the use of state terror in world politics.

This book aims to improve understanding of the broad trends in the utilisation of political violence by examining the use of state terror in world politics.

The aim of this book is to provide readers with the tools to understand the historical evolution of terrorism and counterterrorism over the past 150 years.

The aim of this book is to provide readers with the tools to understand the historical evolution of terrorism and counterterrorism over the past 150 years.

Explores how psychology can be used to improve our understanding of terrorism and counterterrorism, and contains essays by some of the leading scholars in the field. The volume is of interest to students of terrorism and counter-terrorism, security studies, psychology and politics, as well as security professionals and military colleges.

Focuses on the relationships between democratic government, open societies and political terrorism. This volume illustrates that the achievement of greater 'homeland security' within the United States seems to require imposing restrictions on the very democratic values the administration seeks to promote abroad.

Addresses the interplay between radicalisation and political violence in Europe, as well as the effectiveness of counter-measures.

These papers are from a meeting at University College Cork, Ireland, at which terrorism experts from academia and law enforcement presented and dicussed their views on future developments in terrorism.

Examines patterns, trends and threats in terrorism worldwide. This book explores the ideology and psychology, the politics and policies, the strategies and operations of many active small groups and insurgencies.