| Description |
xi, 369 pages : a map ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Why do states support terrorism? -- 3. The nature and impact of state support -- 4. Iran and the Lebanese Hizballah -- 5. Syria and Palestinian radical groups -- 6. Pakistan and Kashmir -- 7. Afghanistan under the Taliban -- 8. Passive sponsors of terrorism -- 9. The difficulties of stopping state sponsorship -- 10. Halting support for terrorism -- App. Major terrorist groups |
| Summary |
"Thousands of people have died at the hands of terrorist groups that rely on state support for their activities. Iran and Libya are well known as sponsors of terrorism, while other countries, some with strong connections to the West, have enabled terrorist activity by turning a blind eye. Daniel Byman's book is the first to analyze this phenomenon. Focusing primarily on sponsors from the Middle East and South Asia, it examines the different types of support that states provide, their motivations, and the impact of such sponsorship. The book also considers regimes that allow terrorists to raise money and recruit without providing active support. The experiences of Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Libya are detailed here, alongside the histories of radical groups such as al-Qa'ida, Hizballah, and HAMAS. In conclusion, the book also assesses the difficulties of forcing sponsors to cut ties to terrorist groups."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-357) and index |
| Subject |
Terrorism -- Government policy.
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Terrorism -- Government policy -- Middle East.
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Terrorism -- Government policy -- South Asia.
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Terrorism -- Prevention.
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| LC no. |
2005047002 |
| ISBN |
0521839734 |
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0521548683 |
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9780521839730 |
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9780521548687 |
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