From 1968 to 1997, wealthy, advanced democracies generally did not suffer from high levels
of chronic terrorism, with two exceptions:(a) advanced democracies that interfered in other …

The last decade in Nigeria has witnessed the resurgence of several Islamic sects seeking
political and religious reforms in the country. These groups include, among others, the …

Hopes for a new peaceful international order after the end of the Cold War have been
dashed by sobering realities: Great powers are once again competing for honor and …

What do terrorists want? No question is more fundamental for devising an effective
counterterrorism strategy. The international community cannot expect to make terrorism …

This essay takes on the broad question—what explains the political pursuits of religious
actors?—by exploring two powerful influences on these pursuits. The first is differentiation …

The recent revolution in Egypt has shaken the Arab world to its roots. The most populous
Arab country and the historical center of Arab intellectual life, Egypt is a linchpin of the US's …

" The purpose of this book is to introduce criminal justice and other social science students
to the field of terrorism and homeland security. This book is also meant to provide a …

This study investigates how terrorism affects governance in 53 African countries for the
period 1998–2012. Four terrorism indicators are used namely: domestic, transnational …

Why does liberal democracy take hold in some countries but not in others? Why do we
observe such different outcomes in military interventions, from Germany and Japan to …

The question of whether democratic institutions facilitate terrorist activities is a controversial
one in current scientific studies of terrorism. Although the ''rule of law''is an essential …