AUTOR/ES: Badey
ISBN: 0072847190
AÑO: 2003
EDICION: 7ª
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ENCUADERNACIÓN: Rústica
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PUNTOS CLAVE: This edition of Annual Editions: Violence and Terrorism provides convenient, inexpensive access to a wide range of current, carefully selected articles from some of the most respected magazines, newspapers, and journals published today. Within the pages of this volume are interesting, well-illustrated articles by sociologists, political scientists, researchers, and writers providing an effective and useful perspective on today's important topics in the study of violence and terrorism. This title is supported by the student website, Dushkin Online (www.dushkin.com).
INDICE: UNIT 1. The Concept of Terrorism 1. Inside Terrorism, Tan Puay Seng, Pointer, October–December 2002 Tan Puay Seng reviews Bruce Hoffman’s book, Inside Terrorism, and concludes that this in-depth account of the trends and key historical themes of terrorism provides valuable insights into the subject. The book distinguishes between the motivations that drive political (ethno-nationalist) terrorism and religious terrorism. 2. Terror as a Strategy of Psychological Warfare, Boaz Ganor, The International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism, July 15, 2002 Boaz Ganor focuses on the creation of fear and anxiety as a major effect of terrorism. He argues that governments must focus on “terrorism’s psychological effect,” not just on the physical threat. 3. Current and Future Trends in Domestic and International Terrorism: Implications for Democratic Government and the International Community, Paul Wilkinson, Strategic Review for Southern Africa, November 2001 In this article, Paul Wilkinson, the director of the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, identifies major trends in contemporary international terrorism. He refers to key components and discusses how the international community can best adapt to and respond to changing threats. UNIT 2. Causes of Terrorism 4. Ghosts of Our Past, Karen Armstrong, AARP Modern Maturity, January/February 2002 In order to fully understand the war on terrorism, it is necessary to explore the past incidents that have served as catalysts over time. We cannot understand the present crisis without taking into account the painful process of modernization and the effects of the “Great Western Transformation” on the Muslim world. 5. The Terrorist Mentality, Paul B. Davis, Cerebrum: The Dana Forum on Brain Science, Summer 2001 Paul Davis explores the psyche of a terrorist. He concludes that “much contemporary terrorism seems to be predicated on excessive resentment and extreme self-righteousness.” 6. The Pentagon’s New Map, Thomas P. M. Barnett, Esquire, March 2003 Thomas Barnett of the U.S. Naval War College theorizes that the primary cause of terrorism, and by extension, of global instability, is the socioeconomic distance between the developed nations and the developing nations. He suggests that this gap in lifestyles will continue to spark violence that will require U.S. military response. UNIT 3. Strategies and Tactics of Terrorism 7. The Terrorist Notebooks, Martha Brill Olcott and Bakhtiyar Babajanov, Foreign Policy, March/April 2003 This article examines 10 notebooks that were kept by terrorists in the mid-1990s while they were attending training camps in Uzbekistan. The notebooks provide unique insights into the tactics and beliefs taught to future generations of Islamic terrorists. 8. Hostage, Inc., Rachel Briggs, Foreign Policy, July/August 2002 Rachel Briggs compares kidnapping statistics in various countries and concludes that there is “a common, profit-driven profile.” Figures on foreign and domestic kidnappings, comparative ransoms, and increases in kidnappings in Colombia (the “kidnap capital of the world”) provide a quick overview of the problem. 9. Inside Suicide, Inc., Christopher Dickey, Newsweek, April 15, 2002 Christopher Dickey argues that “suicide missions have become a part of a culture from which no child is spared” and that martyrdom has become an increasingly attractive option for young Palestinians. UNIT 4. State-Sponsored Terrorism 10. Overview of State-Sponsored Terrorism, Patterns of Global Terrorism—2001, May 2002 In its annual report, published before the war with Iraq, the U.S. State Department provides an overview of state-sponsored terrorism and provides updates on the seven countries that are designated as state sponsors of international terrorism by the U.S. government. 11. Remarks to the United Nations Security Council, Colin L. Powell, U.S. Department of State, February 5, 2003 In this address to the United Nations Security Council, Secretary of State Colin Powell explains the links between the Iraqi government and terrorist organizations that have been discovered by U.S. government agencies. 12. Osama bin Laden’s “Business” in Sudan, Ann M. Lesch, Current History, May 2002 Ann Lesch examines the complex relationship that exists between Osama bin Laden and the Sudanese government. She argues that Sudan provided a “welcoming environment” for bin Laden without which he could not have “…incubated the networks that have caused such devastation.” UNIT 5. International Terrorism 13. Extremist Groups in Egypt, Jeffrey A. Nedoroscik, Terrorism and Political Violence, Summer 2002 According to Jeffrey Nedoroscik, the deserts of Egypt gave rise to the first Islamic militant organizations. The Egyptian experience may provide important insights into contemporary international terrorism. 14. Colombia and the United States: From Counternarcotics to Counterterrorism, Arlene B. Tickner, Current History, February 2003 Colombia’s terrorist network and its drug trade are impossible to separate. Arlene Tickner argues that U.S. policies to address these issues have been defined primarily in military terms and have “…taken precedence over equally significant political, economic and social considerations.” 15. “Deja Vu All Over Again?” Why Dialogue Won’t Solve the Kashmir Dispute, Arun R. Swamy, Analysis From the East-West Center, November 2001 Offering new solutions to the Pakistan-India fight for Kashmir, Arun Swamy argues that there has never been a greater need for international attention to this disputed region. UNIT 6. Terrorism in America 16. From Push to Shove, Heidi Beirich and Bob Moser, Intelligence Report, Fall 2002, Issue 107 According to the authors, while in the past American radical environmentalists and animal rights activists drew the line at injuring or killing people, since 1999, many groups have become involved in violent tactics. Quoting John F. Kennedy, Kevin Jonas of SHAC-USA (Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty) puts the evolving attitude bluntly, “If you make peaceful revolution impossible, you make violent revolution inevitable.” 17. FBI Targets Domestic Terrorists, Valerie Richardson, Insight, April 22, 2002 Now ranked as “number one” of the many domestic terrorism threats, the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) and the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) are credited with more than 600 acts of terrorism since 1996. 18. Indictment: Smiling Face Hid Hatred, Richard Willing and Deborah Sharp, USA Today, February 26, 2003 University of South Florida Professor Sami Al-Arian was arrested on February 20, 2003, on a “50-count indictment” charging that he is the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in America. He is accused of supporting an organization responsible for 13 suicide bombings in the past 10 years. His arrest raises important questions concerning potential limits of “freedom of speech.” 19. Intelligence, Terrorism, and Civil Liberties, Kate Martin, Human Rights, Winter 2002 Intelligence is critical to fighting the war on terrorism, but it can pose “great danger to civil liberties and democracy.” Kate Martin argues that the tradeoff between the collection of intelligence and the right to privacy needs to be examined in order to find a solution that allows for intelligence collection yet protects our basic freedoms. UNIT 7. Terrorism and the Media 20. Accomplice or Witness? The Media’s Role in Terrorism, Brigitte L. Nacos, Current History, April 2000 The author writes, “If terrorism is seen as political theater performed for audiences … clearly the mass media plays a crucial role. Without massive news coverage the terrorist act would resemble the proverbial tree falling in the forest.” 21. ‘Spin Laden’, Philip Taylor, The World Today, December 2001 Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda clearly understand the importance of the media. This article discusses their extensive use of anti-American propaganda to gain support for their activities. 22. Jihadis in the Hood: Race, Urban Islam and the War on Terror, Hisham Aidi, Middle East Report, Fall 2002 Experts are now warning of an “Islamic threat” in America’s inner cities. Islamic organizations are growing in poverty-stricken neighborhoods and in prisons and are gaining the support of blacks and Latinos who are disenchanted with U.S. politics and culture. Popular hip-hop music has become a vehicle for this Islamic outreach. 23. Supplying Terrorists the ‘Oxygen of Publicity’, Jamie Dettmer, Insight, July 15, 2002 Jamie Dettmer contends that in the midst of a war on terrorism, government officials and the media must be careful not to strengthen terrorists by providing them with free publicity. At the same time he argues that the government must use the media to rally public support and boost its efforts to “prevent future attacks.” UNIT 8. Terrorism and Religion 24. Doomsday Religious Movements, Terrorism and Political Violence, Spring 2002 Millennial groups, often referred to as doomsday cults, present a potential threat to society. This article identifies characteristics of these groups and discusses the threat they pose. 25. Understanding the Challenge, Shibley Telhami, The Middle East Journal, Winter 2002 This article focuses on the role of religion in the Middle East and violent anti-American sentiment that contributed to attacks on the United States. Shibley Telhami examines the roles of moderates and extremists in the region in his search for effective strategies against terrorism. UNIT 9. Women and Terrorism 26. Myths in the Representation of Women Terrorists, Rhiannon Talbot, Eire-Ireland, Fall 2001 Rhiannon Talbot delves into the logic and psyche of women terrorists. Myths about women who participate in terrorism are addressed as well as the reasons for their participation. 27. Young, Gifted and Ready to Kill, Michael Tierney, The Herald (Glasgow, UK), August 3, 2002 Michael Tierney interviews three women from the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade who wish to be martyrs. Tierney calls them “the new generation of suicide bombers.” 28. Demon Lover, Robin Morgan, Ms., December 2001/January 2002 Robin Morgan provides both psychological and sociological insights into women’s motivation for supporting and joining terrorist organizations. UNIT 10. Countering Terrorism 29. Targeting Terrorism, Victor Bulmer-Thomas, The World Today, October 2001 Being attacked by international terrorists is a relatively new phenomenon for the United States. Historically, the United States dealt with conflict by using traditional military resources. Now, as this article points out, we are just as vulnerable to attack as are other countries, and we must use unconventional tactics to combat this new threat. 30. Missed Messages, Seymour M. Hersh, The New Yorker, June 3, 2002 Seymour Hersh examines the failings of U.S. intelligence agencies leading up to the attacks of September 11, 2001. Sifting through a plethora of prior information that was available to the U.S. government, Hersh argues that a “chronic inability to synthesize intelligence reports, draw conclusions, and work with other agencies” has hampered U.S. intelligence efforts. 31. Counterterrorism, James Steinberg, Brookings Review, Summer 2002 James Steinberg examines the limits of “…counterterrorism as an organizing principle for U.S. foreign policy” in the wake of September 11, 2001. Steinberg argues that the United States must not lose sight of “broader national interests” and the necessity for international cooperation in its pursuit of this policy objective. UNIT 11. Future Threats 32. Waiting for Bioterror, Katherine Eban, The Nation, December 9, 2002 Much attention has been paid to the possibility that terrorists may possess and use biological agents such as anthrax and smallpox. The U.S. government has taken a number of steps to enhance preparedness for and response capability to such an attack. Katherine Eban argues that there are problems with the public health system that, if left uncorrected, will leave the United States vulnerable to bioterrorism. 33. Blue Planet: Ecoterrorism Redefined, Dan Whipple, The Washington Times, September 13, 2002 Dan Whipple describes the environmental movement in relation to the word terrorism and especially the inflation of the definition that has accompanied it. He clarifies the difference between terrorism and principled civil disobedience, which he points out has always played an essential part in American politics. 34. The Cyber-Terror Threat, Barton Gellman, Washington Post, July 14, 2002 In the post–September 11 world, the threat of an attack on the American mainland involving conventional weapons and/or weapons of mass destruction is very real. This article addresses the possibilities that our nation’s critical electronic infrastructure may be vulnerable and that the possibility of an attack combining cyberterrorism with a traditional physical attack poses a grave risk. 35. Agriculture Shock, Virginia Gewin, Nature, January 9, 2003 The enormous economic and health consequences of an attack on plants and animals are often overlooked in discussions of possible future terrorist threats. This article examines the threats that terrorism poses to plant and animal health and the wide-ranging ramifications that would arise from an attack upon them. UNIT 12. Trends and Projections 36. The Rise of Complex Terrorism, Thomas Homer-Dixon, Foreign Policy, January/February 2002 Thomas Homer-Dixon focuses on the increasing ability of terrorist groups to attack American information systems. He suggests the best way to protect against this type of terrorism. 37. Defusing Dangers to U.S. Security, Harlan Ullman, The World & I, January 2003 According to Harlan Ullman, the United States has five important pieces of “unfinished business” at home and abroad. This article outlines major outstanding issues that the Bush administration must resolve in order to ensure the nation’s security. 38. The Clash of Ignorance, Edward W. Said, The Nation, October 22, 2001 The author builds on Samuel Huntington’s 1993 assertion that “the fundamental source of conflict in this new world will not be primarily ideological or primarily economic. The great divisions among humankind and the dominating source of conflict will be cultural.”