Annual Editions: Violence and Terrorism 10/11

12. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-0-07-812761-8
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 208 mm x 274 mm, Gewicht: 419 g

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Autoren/Hrsg.

Badey, Thomas J.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Annual Editions: Violence and Terrorism 10/11PrefaceTopic GuideInternet ReferencesUNIT 1: The Concept of TerrorismUnit Overview1. How to Define Terrorism, Joshua Sinai, Perspectives on Terrorism, April 2008Joshua Sinai argues that defining terrorism is "the most ambiguous component in terrorism studies." He proposes a 'new definition' that addresses existing ambiguities.2. What Makes a Terrorist?, Alan Krueger, The American, November/December 2007Alan Krueger, a Princeton economist, claims that participation in terrorism is "a special application of the economics of choice." He supports the assertion that neither poverty nor lack of education drives people to become terrorists.3. The Myth of the Invincible Terrorist, Christopher C. Harmon, Policy Review, April/May 2007Christopher Harmon uses examples to highlight potential vulnerabilities of terrorist organizations. Focusing on the tactical, technological, strategic, and ideological obstacles faced by these groups, he challenges the notion that terrorists are invincible.UNIT 2: Tactics of TerrorismUnit Overview4. From the H-Bomb to the Human Bomb, André Glucksmann, City Journal, Autumn 2007André Glucksmann provides an historical overview of terrorism. He argues that we have left "the era of the H-bomb" and entered the era of "the human bomb."5. The Al Qaeda Weapons Race Continues, Ed Blanche, The Middle East, May 2008Ed Blanche provides an overview of Al Qaeda’s efforts to produce weapons of mass destruction. Blanche argues that Al Qaeda’s ability to produce these weapons has been largely underestimated.6. Terrorism and Extortion, Dean C. Alexander, Security, 45, February 2, 2008Dean C. Alexander examines the impact of extortion by terrorist groups on transnational companies (TNCs). He identifies a number of risk reduction strategies that should be considered.7. Toy Soldiers: The Youth Factor in the War on Terror, Cheryl Benard, Current History, January 2007Cheryl Benard argues that demographic changes in the Middle East have led to the increased recruitment of youth by terrorist organizations. She believes that immature brain development, thrill seeking behavior, and misperceptions of reality make the group particularly vulnerable.UNIT 3: State-Sponsored TerrorismUnit Overview8. Rogue Operators, Daniel Byman, The National Interest, No. 96, July/August 2008Byman examines the changing dynamics of state-sponsored terrorism. He concludes that the biggest challenge the United States faces is preventing "passive sponsorship" of terrorist organizations by states like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, and Lebanon.9. Iran’s Suicide Brigades: Terrorism Resurgent, Ali Alfoneh, Middle East Quarterly, Winter 2007This article examines Iran’s use of "martyrdom-seekers" against internal and external threats. It describes the training and command of these units, their use in internal power struggles, and their impact on Iran’s relationship with its neighbors.10. The Growing Syrian Missile Threat: Syria after Lebanon, Lee Kass, Middle East Quarterly, Fall 2005Kass points out that not only is Syria invested in obtaining weapons of mass destruction, but it will become increasingly difficult for objecting nations to confront the threat due to Syria’s connections to terror organizations.11. Chávez Bides His Time, William Ratliff, Hoover Digest, No.