On Terrorist Groups: Formation, Interactions, Survivability and Attacks

This book provides nine up-to-date chapters on key aspects of terrorist groups by leading contributors in the study of terrorism, focusing on their formation, recruitment, support, and interactions with targeted governments. It also explores the role of ideologies and goals, determinants of home-base attacks, groups' response to government countermeasures, intergroup interactions, and conflicts. It is of interest to students and researchers of Terrorism, Political Violence, Security and Intelligence, Conflict Studies, and Political Science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers nine insightful chapters, penned by esteemed experts in the field of terrorism, delving into key aspects of these organizations. The chapters revolve around the study of terrorist groups, their interactions with targeted governments, and strategies employed to counter politically motivated terrorist attacks. To enhance the effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts, governments must gain a deep understanding of the formation, recruitment, support, and target selection processes of terrorist groups. Additionally, they must be cognizant of the dynamics within and among terrorist groups to refine their counterterrorism practices.

This book addresses a multitude of these critical topics. It sheds light on the formation of terrorist groups during specific historical periods, including 1860–1969 and 1970–2016. The volume also explores the dynamics of terrorist recruitment and group support from various perspectives. Other chapters examine the ideologies and goals of terrorist groups, the factors that influence home-base attacks, the responses of terrorist groups to government countermeasures, intergroup interactions, and conflicts.

On Terrorist Groups is an invaluable resource for students and researchers interested in Terrorism, Political Violence, Security and Intelligence, Conflict Studies, and Political Science in general. Originally published as a special issue of Defence and Peace Economics, this book provides a wealth of knowledge and insights into the complex world of terrorist organizations.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032439525