Books in the Political Violence series

This book fills a gap in our knowledge about the activities of Western supporters and members of Islamic State by examining the experience of their Australian cohort.

This book seeks to develop the knowledge of Salafi-jihadism and digital media in the Nordic as well as the international context.

This volume unpacks the multidimensional realities of political violence, and how these crimes are dealt with throughout the US judicial system, using a mixed methods approach.

Examines the post-ceasefire evolutions and histories of the main Irish republican terrorist factions, and the interconnected character of politics and militarism within these.

Addresses the important question of negotiating with terrorists, and offers recommendations for best practice and processes.

Comprises some of the key essays on the causes, processes and consequences of terrorism by Professor Crenshaw, from 1972 onwards. This book is suitable for all students of political violence and terrorism, security studies and IR/politics in general.

Explores how psychology can be used to improve our understanding of terrorism and counterterrorism, and contains essays by some of the leading scholars in the field. The volume is of interest to students of terrorism and counter-terrorism, security studies, psychology and politics, as well as security professionals and military colleges.

Examines the terrorism's impact on the international aviation security regime with a focus on the role of the United States. This book discusses US efforts to upgrade civil aviation security in the wake of 9/11 and the impacts of these developments on the international civil aviation system. It is suitable for students of aviation security.

Focuses on a small but important group of movements that constitute a distinct 'fifth wave' of modern terrorism, called the "New Tribalism". This book critiques David Rapoport's Four Waves theory, arguing that the theory does not account for movements which radicalize and turn inward, losing touch with, or interest in, their foreign compatriots.

Offers a look at how and why individuals leave terrorist movements. This book considers the lessons and implications that emerge from this process.

Focuses on the relationships between democratic government, open societies and political terrorism. This volume illustrates that the achievement of greater 'homeland security' within the United States seems to require imposing restrictions on the very democratic values the administration seeks to promote abroad.

Exposes the core doctrine and strategy of the global Jihadist movement. This book explores the ideas upon which groups such as Al Qaeda are built, including the concepts of Jihad, al-Wala wal-Bara, Takfir and Tawhid. It also explores the thinking and activities of Al Qaeda's propaganda machine, explaining its intricacies and idiosyncrasies.

Based on over seventy interviews conducted with the members of the IRA, this book provides an evaluation of the personal and political consequences of the IRA's campaign of violence. Translated from the critically acclaimed "Matar por Irlanda", it answers the question faced by many armed revolutionary movements: 'Was the war worth it?'

Examines patterns, trends and threats in terrorism worldwide. This book explores the ideology and psychology, the politics and policies, the strategies and operations of many active small groups and insurgencies.

This book examines a series of controversies concerning the State of Israel's use of force and its failure to prevent the violence of others.

Presents an assessment of the shifting threats to aviation security. This work examines threats and vulnerabilities in the light of developments and considers the prospects for strengthening the response at both national and international levels.

The focus of this study is on the workings of an organization involved in armed struggle, and is based on thousands of interviews over 35 years.

This book examines the role of terrorist innovation and learning in theory and practice, within the context of three specific EU case-studies.

This book explores the evolutionary context of terrorism and political violence.