| ID | 080777 |
| Title Proper | Black Holes |
| Other Title Information | on terrorist sanctuaries and governmental weakness |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Korteweg, Rem |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The 9/11 attacks demonstrated the strategic importance of terrorist sanctuaries. Aside from sanctuaries provided by host-states, ungoverned areas around the world are exploited by terrorist organizations resulting in terrorist black holes. This article explores the synergy between ungoverned areas and terrorist groups. State failure is not sufficient to explain the creation of these black holes, specific comparative advantages of an area to attract terrorist groups must be taken into account. Seven elements of comparative advantage are introduced of which lack of governmental control is salient. Finally, the possibility of terrorist black holes existing in the West is assessed |
| `In' analytical Note | Civil Wars Vol. 10, No.1; Mar 2008: p60-71 |
| Journal Source | Civil Wars Vol. 10, No.1; Mar 2008: p60-71 |
| Key Words | Environment ; Environmental Security |