Terrorism THE BASICS ‘A concise and very accessible introduction to terrorism, touching on all the major debates and issues. Ideal for those who need a quick introduction to the area and a good choice for students coming at the subject for the first time.’ Professor Andrew Silke, Director Terrorism Studies, University of East London, UK Terrorism: The Basics is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in one of the most discussed, written about and analysed aspects of modern life. Common misconceptions about the nature of terrorism and terrorists themselves are dispelled as the authors provide clear and jargon-free answers to the big questions: • What does terrorism involve? • Who can be classified as a terrorist? • What are terrorists trying to achieve? • Who are the supporters of terrorism? • Can there ever be an end to terrorist activity? These questions and more are answered with reference to contemporary groups and situations allowing readers to relate the theory to what is broadcast in the news. Written with clarity and insight, this book is the perfect first book on terrorism for students of all levels. James Lutz is a Professor of Political Science at Indiana University- Purdue University, USA and Brenda Lutz received her Ph.D in Politics from the University of Dundee, Scotland. They have collaborated on a great number of works dealing with terrorism including major textbooks, edited collections. The Basics acting Human genetics bella MeRlin Riki lewis antHropology international relations PeteR Metcalf PeteR sutch and Juanita elias arcHaeology (second edition) internet clive gaMble Jason whittakeR art History islam gRant Pooke and diana newall colin tuRneR tHe BiBle Jazz John baRton chRistoPheR MeedeR Blues Judaism dick weissMan Jacob neusneR BuddHism language (second edition) cathy cantwell R.l. tRask criminal law literary tHeory (second edition) Jonathan heRRing hans beRtens criminology logic sandRa walklate Jc beall economics management tony cleaveR MoRgen witzel european union (second edition) marketing (second edition) alex waRleigh-lack kaRl MooRe and niketh PaReek film studies opera aMy villaReJo denise gallo finance pHilosopHy (fourtH edition) eRik banks nigel waRbuRton folk music poetry (second edition) Ronald cohen JeffRey wainwRight politics (fourtH edition) sHakespeare (second edition) stePhen tansey and nigel Jackson sean Mcevoy tHe Qur’an sociology MassiMo caMPanini ken PluMMeR religion (second edition) teleVision studies MaloRy nye toby MilleR researcH metHods tHeatre studies nicholas walliMan RobeRt leach roman catHolicism world History Michael walsh PeteR n. steaRns semiotics (second edition) world music daniel chandleR RichaRd nidel Terrorism THE BASICS James Lutz and Brenda Lutz First published 2011 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2011. To purchase your own copy of this or any of Taylor & Francis or Routledge’s collection of thousands of eBooks please go to www.eBookstore.tandf.co.uk. © 2011 James Lutz and Brenda Lutz The right of James Lutz and Brenda Lutz to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Lutz, James M. Terrorism : the basics / James Lutz and Brenda Lutz. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. 1. Terrorism – United States. 2. Terrorism – United States – Prevention. 3. Terrorism – Government policy – United States. 4. National security – United States. 5. Terrorists – United States. 6. Terrorism. I. Lutz, Brenda J., 1957– II. Title. HV6432.L895 2011 363.325–dc22 2010034125 ISBN 0-203-83198-5 Master e-book ISBN ISBN: 978-0-415-57333-7 (hbk) ISBN: 978-0-415-57334-4 (pbk) ISBN: 978-0-203-83198-4 (ebk) To our beautiful daughters Carol and Tessa and our loyal St. Bernards, Annie, Clarabelle, Oliver and Barnaby contents Acknowledgements x Preface xi 1 what is terrorism? 1 2 what do terrorists want? 16 3 who becomes a terrorist? 30 4 what are the techniques? 45 5 who are the targets? 65 6 who supports terrorists? 82 7 what can be done to counter terrorism? 96 8 what are some of the major groups? 117 9 will terrorism continue? 135 10 overview 149 Glossary 156 Resources 163 References 167 Index 172