Global terrorism
- ISBN: 9781032849645
- Editorial: Routledge
- Fecha de la edición: 2026
- Lugar de la edición: London. Reino Unido
- Edición número: 5th ed.
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 24 cm
- Nº Pág.: 360
- Idiomas: Inglés
This thoroughly revised and updated edition explores the evolution and persistence of terrorism by examining the core motivations-religious, ethnic, and political-driving violent extremist groups and individuals.
Global Terrorism, Fifth Edition, features a variety of comprehensive case studies, and expanded coverage on:
The intersection between terrorism and insurgency
Modern terrorism financing networks
Emerging weapons and tactical innovations, such as the use of drones and online extremism
Right-Wing Extremism (RWE)
Updated case studies
The Hamas-Israel conflict in Gaza
Counter-terrorism strategies
How terrorism ends
By placing contemporary events within broader historical and geopolitical contexts, the authors demonstrate that terrorism is not confined to any single region, ideology, or tactical approach. The book's flexible structure allows instructors and readers to focus on specific aspects most relevant to their interests. It will be an essential text for upperlevel undergraduate courses in political science, international relations, security studies, peace and conflict studies, and history, and an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexity of global terrorism and the challenges it presents to the entire world.
1. Terrorism in the World Today and Yesterday
Terms
Further reading
2. What is terrorism? Definition, Classification, and Causes
Defining terrorism
Classification and categories
Causes of terrorism
Prevalence of terrorism
Summary
Terms
Further reading
3. Strategy, Tactics, Weapons, and Targets
Strategies
Terrorism financing
Weapons
Conventional weapons
Bombings
Surface-to-air missiles and mortars
Drones
Cyber attacks
Weapons of mass destruction
Suicide attacks
Targets
Structures and people as targets
Vulnerability of democratic countries
Terrorism in different regions
Summary
Terms
Further reading
4. State Sponsors and Supporters of Terrorism
True state control
Active state support of foreign terrorists
Passive support of foreign terrorists
Support from Diaspora Communities
Case studies
4.1 Hungary and Italy against Yugoslavia
4.2 Iran
4.3 The United States and the Contras in Nicaragua
4.4 India and Pakistan
Summary
Terms
Further reading
5. Religious Justification for Terrorism
Terrorism and the world’s religions
The Assassins
Case studies
5.1 The Zealots in Judea
5.2 The Sikhs and Khalistan
5.3 Aum Shinrikyo (Supreme Truth)
5.4 Hezbollah (Party of God)
5.5 Anti-abortion activities in the United States
5.6 Al Qaeda, ISIS, and the global Jihad
Summary
Terms
Further reading
6. Ethnic and National Bases of Terrorism
Modernity and ethnic conflict
Unrest in Xinjiang
Terrorism and Armenian history lessons
Case studies
6.1 The Boston Tea Party
6.2 Basque nationalists in Spain
6.3 Dayaks in Borneo
6.4 The Palestinian Liberation Organisation and the struggle with Israel
Summary
Terms
Further reading
7. Terrorism and Ideologies of the Left
Ideologies and beliefs
Dissatisfaction from the left
Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)
17 November Revolutionary Organisation
Japanese Red Army (JRA)
Case studies
7.1 The Red Brigades in Italy
7.2 The Montoneros in Argentina
7.3 Naxalites In India
7.4 17 November Revolutionary Organisation
7.5 Environmental defence and Animal Rights groups
Summary
Terms
Further reading
8. Terrorism and Ideologies of the Right
Right-wing dissatisfaction: Marxism and minorities
The Nivilles Group
The Silent Brotherhood (The Order)
Case studies
8.1 Stormtroopers in Weimar Germany
8.2 Th Ku Klux Klan (1920’s and 1930’s)
8.3 The American militia/patriot movement
8.4 Neo-Nazis and Skinheads in Europe
Summary
Terms
Further reading
9. Terrorism and Multiple Motivations
Terrorist campaign with multiple causes
Terrorism in Africa
Case studies
9.1 Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland
9.2 Colombia: Leftists and drug cartels
9.3 Russia’s Chechen quagmire
9.4 Troubles in the Philippines
9.5 D-Company, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Pakistan
Summary
Terms
Further reading
10. State Use of Domestic Terrorism Instead of Repression
Government-induced fear and compliance
Government complicity in terrorism by non-state groups
Death squads in India
Genocide and ethnic cleansing
The Utashe in independent Croatia (1941-1945)
Case studies
10.1 The Reign of Terror and the French Revolution
10.2 Zimbabwe under Mugabe
10.3 Ethnic cleansing in Bosnia and Herzegovina
10.4 Southern Sudan and Darfur
10.5 Genocide in Rwanda
Summary
Terms
Further reading
11. Countries with Multiple Crises of Terrorism
The prevalence of multiple crises
Case studies
11.1 Waves of violence and terrorism in Sri Lanka
11.2 Terrorism and insurgency in Iraq
11.3 Terrorist violence in Turkey
11.4 Nigeria: Religion, ethnicity, and environmentalism
11.5 Afghanistan and Pakistan
Summary
Terms
Further reading
12. Counterterrorism
Techniques of counterterrorism
Increased security
Intelligence gathering—detection and prevention
Disrupting finances
Repression
Retaliation or punishment
Pre-emptive action
Assassination
Special counterterrorism units
Concessions and reform
Countering violent extremism and deradicalization
Diplomatic approaches
Weapons of mass destruction and mass casualties
Issues of civil liberties
Summary
Terms
Further reading
13. Terrorism: A Continuing Phenomenon
Why terrorism continues
Continuing causes of terrorism
Terrorism works
What we know from historical experience
How terrorism ends
