| ID | 089420 |
| Title Proper | Freedom fighters and zealots |
| Other Title Information | Al Qaeda in historical perspective |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fettweis, Christopher J |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Christopher J. Fettweis argues that too many post-September 11 analyses of terrorism seem to regard the phenomenon as brand new. Terrorism has existed throughout history, and its groups come in two forms: nationalist and ideological. This simple binary typology illuminates a number of important characteristics of terrorism, from group strategy and tactics to overall life expectancy. Perhaps most important, counter-terrorism measures that prove effective against groups in one category will often fail against those in the other. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Science Quarterly Vol. 124, No. 2; Sum 2009: p269-296 |
| Journal Source | Political Science Quarterly Vol. 124, No. 2; Sum 2009: p269-296 |
| Key Words | Freedom Fighters ; Zealots ; Al Qaeda - Historical Perspective ; Terrorist Groups |