Political Terrorism: Theory, Tactics and Counter-MeasuresThis work outlines the important considerations of policy that confront a democratic state in trying to combat terrorism and at the same time remain democratic. Part I of this book, provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction to the definition, history, theory, operation and effects of terrorism as an essential background to policy analysis. Part II analyses counter-terrorist policies. It begins by outlining basic policy choices and then looks at specific policy areas such as the role of intelligence agencies, the use of the armed forces, the development of anti-terrorist legislation and international treaties, and the issue of regulation of media reporting of terrorist incidents. Developments in the strategic dimension of terrorism are discussed in chapters on the importance of hostage takings to international terrorism and issues surrounding state involvement in international terrorism. In the preparation of this second edition, Grant Wardlaw has considerably expanded the second part of the book, focusing firmly upon the international policy consequences of prevalent developments within international terrorism. |
Contents
The problem of defining terrorism | 3 |
Terrorism a historical perspective | 18 |
The changing nature of terrorism | 25 |
The purpose of terrorism | 34 |
The development of terrorism as a strategy | 43 |
Trends in terrorism | 50 |
The effects of terrorism | 58 |
Some selected problems in the response to terrorism | 63 |
The legal regulation of terrorism international and national measures | 103 |
Countermeasures against terrorism the intelligence function | 131 |
Terrorist hostagetakings | 147 |
Countermeasures against terrorism the role of behavioural science research | 161 |
State involvement in international terrorism | 175 |
The future of political terrorism | 187 |
Notes | 211 |
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