1st Edition
The Terrorism Ahead Confronting Transnational Violence in the Twenty-First Century
By Paul J. Smith
Copyright 2007
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
258 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book examines the evolving threat of terrorism and draws on the latest research to assess future trends. The author assumes that terrorism will remain a potent threat to the international system throughout the twenty-first century, primarily because of the convergence of two negative trends: the availability of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons (CBRN) - also known as... Read more
Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. The Nature and Definition of Terrorism; 2. The Historical Evolution of Modern Terrorism; 3. Terrorism in the Context of Global Politics; 4. Globalization and the Information Revolution: The Impact on Terrorism; 5. Religious Foundations for Terrorism; 6. Terrorism and WMD: The Ultimate Fear; 7. Suicide Bombers: The New Face of Terrorism; 8. Terrorism Finance: Global Responses to the Terrorism Money Trail; 9. The Terrorism Ahead: Root Causes and Future Prospects; Notes; About the Author.
Biography
Paul J. Smith
