Future of Terrorism

• Low intensity and high impact conflict, David Veness; the role of Europol in anti-terrorism policing, Emanuel Marotta; the future is bright... - but whom for? Graham head; terrorism and organised crime - the Romanian perspective, Mircea Gheordunescu; new world disorder, new terrorism - new threats for Europe and the western world, Xavier Raufer; terrorism as a strategy of struggle - past and future, Ariel Merari; politics, diplomacy and peace processes - pathways out of terrorism? Paul Wilkinson; future developments of political terrorism in Europe, Max Taylor, John Horgan; terrorism and the use of weapons of mass destruction -from where the risk? Alex Schmid; exploding the myths of super-terrorism, David Claridge; Aum Shinrikyo's efforts to produce biological weapons - a case study in the serial propagation of misinformation, Milton Leitenberg; terrorism in the name of animal rights, Rachel Monaghan; terrorism and counter-terrorism in a multi-centric world - challenges and opportunities, Ronald Crelinsten; a legal inter-network for terrorism - issues of globalisation, fragmentation and legitimacy, Michael Dartnell; terrorists as transnational actors, Louise Richardson.

'A helpful stimulus to those engaged both in the study of this subject and the implementation of practical measures designed to reduce the exsistence and impact of terrorism in today"s society.' - RUSI Journal'Interesting and sometimes controversial papers on terrorism.' - Professional Security Magazine'It is a masterly piece of work, innovative, thought-provoking and very readable.' - Defense Analysis'This is one of the most useful collections of essays on terrorism I have read in recent time.' - The Journal of Contingencies & Crisis Management'This thought provoking book provides valuable insight into the complexity of terrorist organizations and their evolution. I highly recommend it.' - Military Review