International Terrorism: An Introduction to Concepts and ActorsBeginning with an introductory chapter on what terrorism is, who employs it, and what forms it takes, Schlagheck illuminates the basic concepts, actors, and issues in international terrorism. He examines such issues as state terrorism, the role of the media, ideological motivations, and terrorism's attack on political democracy. The author includes case studies of the relationship between terrorism and nationalism in Northern Ireland, Armenia, Palestine, and among the Basques and Sikhs. He concludes with the varied responses of the international community to the problem. ISBN 0-669-15454-7 (pbk.): $14.95. |
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... terrorism is its flexibility . Anyone can use it - governments , groups , or individuals ; anyone can be its target- governments ( Israel ) ... terrorism . If they 8. International Terrorism : An Introduction to Concepts and Actors.
... terrorism is its flexibility . Anyone can use it - governments , groups , or individuals ; anyone can be its target- governments ( Israel ) ... terrorism . If they 8. International Terrorism : An Introduction to Concepts and Actors.
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... terrorism before the League of Nations , but the Council went beyond the 1934 resolution . A committee was appointed to investigate terrorism , and the result of its ... terrorist acts Terrorism and International Law and Organizations • 121.
... terrorism before the League of Nations , but the Council went beyond the 1934 resolution . A committee was appointed to investigate terrorism , and the result of its ... terrorist acts Terrorism and International Law and Organizations • 121.
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... terrorism . 5. International law also lacks a potent enforcement mechanism to prevent or punish international terrorism . ( Again , this is the result of states ' decisions to preserve their maximum autonomy . ) 6. Multilateral and U.N. ...
... terrorism . 5. International law also lacks a potent enforcement mechanism to prevent or punish international terrorism . ( Again , this is the result of states ' decisions to preserve their maximum autonomy . ) 6. Multilateral and U.N. ...
Contents
Terrorism Past | 15 |
Terrorism and Nationalism | 31 |
State Terrorism | 47 |
Copyright | |
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