The Terrorism Ahead; Confronting Transnational Violence in the Twenty-first Century

This book examines the evolving threat of terrism and drwas on the latest research to assess future trends. The author assumes that terrorism will remain a potent threat to the international system throughout the twenty-first century, primarily because of the convergence of two negative trands: the availibility of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Weapons (CBRN) (also known as Weapons of Mass Destruction) and the proliferation of terrorist organisations seeking to achieve mass casualties. The book also explores specific aspects of contemporary terrorism, including political, social, economic, religious and ideological factors, globalisation as a stimulation to the contemporary terrorim, the role of organised crime in terrorist movements and more.