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Tables of Contents for Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
ix
Introduction
1
2
Part One: Terrorism in Perspective
3
51
CHAPTER ONE An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
3
17
Modern Definitions of an Old Concept
6
2
Crucial Components of Terrorism
8
5
Typologies of Terrorism: Useful Tools
13
3
Tactics and Labels
16
1
Conclusions
17
1
Evaluation
17
3
CHAPTER TWO Not a Modern Phenomenon
20
16
Tyrannicide: "To go Too Fast"
22
2
State Terrorism: France's Reign of Terror
24
1
Guerrilla Warfare: Selective Violence
25
2
Cyclical Nature of Terror
27
4
Contemporary Events: Historical Roots
31
2
Evaluation
33
3
CHAPTER THREE Ideology and Terrorism: Rights from Wrongs?
36
18
The Rationalization of Violence
38
2
Rebellion and the Right of Self--Determination
40
4
Terrorist Beliefs and Images
44
3
Causes of the Left and Right
47
3
Conclusions
50
1
Evaluation
51
3
Part Two: Who Are the Terrorists?
54
94
CHAPTER FOUR Criminals or Crusaders?
54
22
Profile of a Terrorist
55
3
Can We Generalize About a "Typical" Terrorist?
58
7
Terrorism Is Different Today!
65
2
Religion as a Factor in Group Dynamics
67
1
Trends in Terrorist Recruitment and Membership
67
5
To Sum Up: Today's Terrorist
72
1
Case Study: Abu Nidal
73
1
Evaluation
74
2
CHAPTER FIVE Terrorism by the State
76
23
Internal Terrorism: The Beast That Lurks Within
77
6
How Real Is State Terrorism?
83
2
Terrorism as an Instrument of Foreign Policy
85
2
Waging War by Proxy: Surrogate Terrorism
87
2
Reluctant Bedfellows: The Arms Bazaar
89
2
Silent Partners: Syria, Iran, and Libya Wage Subtle War
91
4
Conclusions
95
1
Evaluation
96
3
CHAPTER SIX "Terrorism, Inc."
99
21
Networking
99
2
Shared Strategic Planning
101
1
Terrorism is Big Business
102
2
Case Study 1: Libyan Protector
104
2
Case Study 2: Iranian Fedayeen
106
3
NORAID-- The U.S. Terror Connection
109
1
Training-and Equipping-the Terrorists
110
2
The "Internationalization" of Terrorism: RAF Case Study
112
1
Narco-Terrorism
113
2
Conclusions
115
2
Evaluation
117
3
CHAPTER SEVEN How Do They Operate?
120
28
Introduction
120
1
Training Sites
121
3
Training Topics: What Do They Learn at Camp?
124
3
Case Study: OPEC Kidnapping in Vienna
127
1
Potential for Destruction: The Terrorist's Arsenal
128
3
"Science Fiction" Weapons
131
5
Terrorist Tactics
136
7
The Media: Another Weapon?
143
2
Evaluation
145
3
Part Three: Responses to Terrorism
148
71
CHAPTER EIGHT Legal Perspectives on Terrorism
148
21
Laws of War
151
5
Piracy-of Air and Sea
156
4
Protection of Diplomatic Personnel and Heads of State
160
2
Summary: Protection of the Innocent against Specific Crimes
162
1
Terrorism: A Political Crime?
163
2
Evaluation
165
4
CHAPTER NINE Counterterrorism: The Use of Special Forces
169
16
Nations Without Defenses
170
1
Strike Forces: A First Line of Defense?
171
11
Conclusions
182
1
Evaluation
182
3
CHAPTER TEN Terrorism, Intelligence, and the Law
185
17
Legal Initiatives to Counterterrorism
186
1
Canada's Legal War with the FLQ
187
1
The "Temporary" British Problem in Northern Ireland
188
2
Germany's "Moderate" Legislation
190
1
Italy and the "Pentiti"
191
2
Investigation: The Intelligence Initiative
193
4
Intelligence-Gathering and Counterintelligence by Terrorists
197
1
Conclusions
198
1
Evaluation
199
3
CHAPTER ELEVEN Security Measures: A Frail Defense
202
17
Security Has at Least Three Facets
203
3
Case Study: Airport Security in the United States
206
2
The Costs of Security
208
3
Preventive Security
211
1
Case Study: Who Arms Iran?
211
2
Threat Assessment: How Do You Know When You Are At Risk?
213
2
Conclusions
215
1
Evaluation
215
4
Part Four: Conclusions
219
16
CHAPTER TWELVE Future Trends
219
16
Bonality of Terror
219
3
Trends in Terrorism
222
2
Graphic Evidence
224
9
Conclusions
233
1
Evaluation
234
1
Index
235