| ID | 072986 |
| Title Proper | CBRN incidents |
| Other Title Information | political regimes, perpetrators, and targets |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ivanova, Kate ; Sandler, Todd |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article investigates the relationship between regime characteristics and the likelihood of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) terrorist incidents. Odds ratios establish that democratic ideals-democratic rule, strong rule of law, and honest regimes-are associated with more CBRN incidents. Failed states may be where some terrorist groups form or take refuge, but these states have not been the venue of choice for CBRN incidents. Religious (cults and fundamentalists) and nationalist/separatist groups are not more likely than others to engage in CBRN attacks. To date, indiscriminate CBRN attacks are as likely as discriminate attacks to cause casualties. Transnational terrorist groups are less adept than others in concealing their acquisition of CBRN substances. For some regressions, democratic rule and strong rule of law are positive determinants of CBRN incidents. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 18, No. 3; Fall 2006: p423-448 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol: 18 No 3 |
| Key Words | CBRN Terrorism ; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Terrorism ; Political Regimes ; Rule of Law ; Failed State ; Fundamentalist Terrorism |