Terrorism and counterterrorism studies: comparing theory and practice

Terrorism has arguably been one of the defining factors of our age. In many parts of the world, it has in recent times been one of the most important threats to peace, security and stability. But what does this exactly mean? What is the nature of this threat? Who or what is threatened, how, by whom...

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Main Author: Bakker, Edwin 1967- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Leiden Leiden University Press 2015
In:Year: 2015
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