1st Edition

Democracy and Terrorism Friend or Foe?

By Leonard Weinberg Copyright 2013
136 Pages
by Routledge

176 Pages
by Routledge

136 Pages
by Routledge

This book examines the relationships between democratic government and political terrorism. Since the 9/11 attacks, the United States and many of its allies have declared a ‘war on terrorism’. This struggle has been inspired in part by the belief is that by promoting democracy they will also bring an end to terrorism. Where people enjoy the blessings of liberty, they will naturally find... Read more

1. Introduction  2. History  3. The Third Wave  4. The Three Waves in Numbers  5. Terrorism and The Arab Spring  6. The Heart of the Matter: Terrorism and the Law
7. Conclusions   

Biography

Leonard Weinberg is Foundation Professor Emeritus at the University of Nevada.

‘This book is for everyone researching terrorism, political violence, democratization, security policy and international relations – interesting and very readable.’ - W. Unger - Osterreichische Militarische Zeitschrift 4/ 2014