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Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction: The New U.S. Enemy -- Chapter One: Defining Terrorism -- Chapter Two: The Current Threat: Islamic Terrorism -- Chapter Three: Motivations, Tactics, and Targets -- Chapter Four: Terrorism's High Costs -- Chapter Five: The Future of Terrorism -- Notes -- Discussion Questions -- Glossary -- Organizations to Contact -- For More Information -- Index -- Picture Credits -- About the Author -- Back Cover

International audience ; Si le terme « terrorisme » renvoie à l'un des paradigmes les plus évoqués pour définir les problématiques de sécurité des États à l'échelle nationale et internationale, force est de constater que sa définition reste toujours aussi délicate sur le plan épistémologique, juridique et politique. Le terrorisme représente un objet d'analyse si hétérogène qu'il donne lieu à des spéculations, voire à des impasses analytiques (Derrida et Habermas : 2004).

International audience ; Si le terme « terrorisme » renvoie à l'un des paradigmes les plus évoqués pour définir les problématiques de sécurité des États à l'échelle nationale et internationale, force est de constater que sa définition reste toujours aussi délicate sur le plan épistémologique, juridique et politique. Le terrorisme représente un objet d'analyse si hétérogène qu'il donne lieu à des spéculations, voire à des impasses analytiques (Derrida et Habermas : 2004).

Terrorism is surrounded by myths. One of the most enduring of these myths and half-truths is that terrorism never works. In the end, the state will prevail and the terrorists will either be dead or imprisoned or otherwise forced to end their campaign of violence. It is true that most terrorist groups are beaten. Within twelve months of their first attack most terrorist groups have been crushed. Within ten years half of the rest have been beaten. However, a small proportion - roughly one group in twenty - endures and incredibly goes on to win the conflict and beat the governments opposing them

This study places terrorist acts in Europe in their historical perspective by examining terrorist and anarchist movements in late nineteenth century Europe. The political and legal aspects of modern terrorism are discussed in detail and the themes and variation in political terrorism are examined fully. In addition, selected case studies of contemporary terrorist movements are considered in the context of the political tradition of the particular country. A comprehensive picture of European terrorism, in its historical and more contemporary ideological and political aspects emerges from this w.

Intro -- TERRORISM INSURANCE -- TERRORISM INSURANCE -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE LEGISLATION IN 2007: ISSUE SUMMARY AND SIDE-BY-SIDE -- SUMMARY -- INTRODUCTION -- LEGISLATIVE ACTION -- Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 (TRIREA, H.R. 2761) -- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (TRIPRA, S. 2285) -- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 4299) -- Final Passage and Enactment of TRIA-Extension Legislation -- END NOTES -- Chapter 2 TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE: ISSUE ANALYSIS AND LEGISLATION -- SUMMARY -- BACKGROUND -- Insurability of Terrorism Risk -- International Experience with Terrorism Risk Insurance -- Previous U.S. Experience with "Uninsurable" Risks -- The Terrorism Insurance Market and the Economy: Post-9/11 and Pre-TRIA -- INITIAL CONGRESSIONAL ACTION -- TRIA's Original Goals and Substance -- POST-TRIA ACTIVITY -- Executive Branch -- Terrorism Insurance Market after TRIA -- Congressional Action in the 108th and 109th Congresses -- CURRENT CONGRESSIONAL ACTION -- Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007 (TRIREA) -- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (TRIPRA) -- END NOTES -- Chapter 3 TERRORISM INSURANCE: STATUS OF COVERAGE AVAILABILITY FOR ATTACKS INVOLVING NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, OR RADIOLOGICAL WEAPONS -- WHY GAO DID THIS STUDY -- WHAT GAO FOUND -- RESULTS IN BRIEF -- BACKGROUND -- Variation in Potential Weapons involving NBCR Materials and Examples of Prior Attacks -- Overview of State Regulation of Insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance Providers -- MOST COMMERCIAL PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURERS AND REINSURERS WE CONTACTED EXCLUDE OR LIMIT COVERAGE FOR NBCR RISKS, WHILE WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIFE, AND HEALTH INSURERS GENERALLY ARE REQUIRED TO OFFER SUCH COVERAGE.

By its definition, terrorism is meant to inflict great fear into people through acts of mass destruction. September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy to Americans because of the terrorist attacks on the United States. But every year more than 300 terrorist acts take place around the globe. Counterterrorism has become a lasting issue of prime importance to the security of all nations. This book familiarizes readers with several counterterrorism technologies on constant guard, including satellites to track movement, biodetectors to expose chemical warfare, and biometrics to identify suspects. It also introduces readers to different organizations associated with terrorist activities, their motivations, and the challenges involved in protecting people from terrorist attacks