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Subject(s)

• Terrorism—Prevention [Browse]
• Democracy [Browse]
• Liberalism [Browse]
• Terrorism—Prevention—Government policy [Browse]

Series

• Cass series on political violence. [More in this series]
• Political violence

Summary note

This book examines the terrorist networks that operate globally and analyses the long-term future of terrorism and terrorist-backed insurgencies.Terrorism remains a serious problem for the international community. The global picture does not indicate that the 'war on terror', which President George W. Bush declared in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, has been won. On the other hand it would be incorrect to assume that Al Qaeda, its affiliates and other jihadi groups have won their so-called 'holy war' against the Coalition against Terrorism formed after 9/11.

Notes

Description based upon print version of record.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Language note

English

Contents

• Terrorism versus Democracy; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Glossary of terrorist groups; Introduction to the third edition; 1. Terrorism, insurgency and asymmetrical conflict: introduction to the concept of terrorism; 2. The emergence of modern terrorism: liberal democracies and the emergence of modern terrorism; 3. Origins and key characteristics of Al Qaeda; 4. Terrorist-backed insurgencies; 5. Politics, diplomacy and peace processes: pathways out of terrorism?; 6. Law-enforcement, criminal justice and the liberal state
• 7. The role of the military in combating terrorism8. Hostage-taking, sieges and problems of response; 9. Aviation security; 10. The media and terrorism; 11. International cooperation against terrorism: the evolution of international cooperation; 12. The future of terrorism; 13. Conclusion: towards a response to terrorism based on democratic principles and respect for human rights; Notes; Bibliography and further reading; Index

ISBN

• 1-136-83545-8
• 0-203-83231-0

OCLC

764571192

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