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The Terror Of Terrorism: Implications For Government Policy, Ibpp Editor Nov 1999

The Terror Of Terrorism: Implications For Government Policy, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article critiques common definitions of terrorism and suggests that such definitions support the power of the powerful against the power of the powerless.


Trends. Data Bases Bearing On Clemency For Terrorists, Ibpp Editor Sep 1999

Trends. Data Bases Bearing On Clemency For Terrorists, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The article discusses the issue of President Clinton granting clemency to 16 Puerto Rican nationalists who were jailed for activities supporting terrorism that resulted in deaths, injuries, and destruction.


Trends. Talking Terrorism: The Case Of Osama Bin Laden, Ibpp Editor Aug 1999

Trends. Talking Terrorism: The Case Of Osama Bin Laden, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The article discusses the United States Government's (USG) publicization of the exploits of Osama bin Laden.


Trends. Why Terrorism Will Continue In The Twenty-First Century, Ibpp Editor Aug 1999

Trends. Why Terrorism Will Continue In The Twenty-First Century, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The articles discusses the advantages of terrorism as a tool to achieve political objectives.


A National Commission On Terrorism: Fighting Racial Profiling With Racial Profiling, Ibpp Editor Aug 1999

A National Commission On Terrorism: Fighting Racial Profiling With Racial Profiling, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article attributes controversy over personnel selection for a United States national commission to a welter of witting and unwitting racial, racist, and sexist concerns.


The Middle East In World Affairs Understanding Iran's Changing Transnational And International Role, Marla Renfro Aug 1999

The Middle East In World Affairs Understanding Iran's Changing Transnational And International Role, Marla Renfro

Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations

In 1979, the Islamic Republic of Iran emerged on the international stage and began to establish itself as a participant in global terrorism. Throughout the period 1979-96, officials linked numerous terrorist actions and operations to Iran; this link could have involve Iran's direct sponsorship or indirect involvement, such as by providing monetary support to operatives. In order to develop strategies to prevent or minimize the threat of terrorist attack, Iran's role in global terrorism must be assessed.

The purpose of this work is threefold: to demonstrate the role taken by Iran in global terrorism from 1979 to 1996, to explain …


Trends. Globalization And The 21st Century: The Multiplicity Of Enemies, Ibpp Editor Feb 1999

Trends. Globalization And The 21st Century: The Multiplicity Of Enemies, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses recent events that underline a trend of security and globalization--the multiplicity of enemies that are real and notional, actual and potential, and the impact such multiplicities have on national security.


Terrorists' Delight: The Soft Psychological Underbelly Of A Superpower In The Post-Cold War Era, Ibpp Editor Jan 1999

Terrorists' Delight: The Soft Psychological Underbelly Of A Superpower In The Post-Cold War Era, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes psychological vulnerabilities of the one remaining superpower that are being exploited by terrorist organizations--those that are state-sponsored and abetted and those sponsored and abetted by other political actors.


Military Terror And Silence In Brazil, 1910-1945, Shawn Smallman Jan 1999

Military Terror And Silence In Brazil, 1910-1945, Shawn Smallman

International & Global Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

Throughout the twentieth century, the Brazilian military has gone to great lengths to conceal its use of terror. The armed forces have kidnapped journalists, censored newspapers, and threatened authors. Such censorship and silencing have not only limited criticism from powerful social groups, but have also enabled the military to defend political myths that are in its interest. To date, however, few scholars have carefully examined military terror in Brazil, although testimonials abound. In order to better understand this phenomenon, consequently, this study examines two specific cases of military terror in Brazil, and the armed forces' efforts to silence or shape …


Meeting The Threat Of Terrorist Attack Against American Cities Through A Multi-Strategic Approach, John Kiefer Dec 1998

Meeting The Threat Of Terrorist Attack Against American Cities Through A Multi-Strategic Approach, John Kiefer

John J. Kiefer

No abstract provided.


Beyond The Conceptualization Of Terrorism: A Psychological-Structural Model Of The Causes Of This Activity, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D. Dec 1998

Beyond The Conceptualization Of Terrorism: A Psychological-Structural Model Of The Causes Of This Activity, Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.

No abstract provided.