| ID | 112619 |
| Title Proper | Fluctuations between crime and terror |
| Other Title Information | the case of Abu Sayyaf's kidnapping activities |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | O'Brien, McKenzie |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the Philippines is often labeled a terrorist organization, yet there are periods when the group has engaged in far more criminal activity than terrorism. Specifically, this article describes phases in which organized criminal activity far exceeds any terrorist activities before returning to a more predominant focus on terrorism. This study explores reasons for these temporal fluctuations in criminal versus terrorist activity from 1991 thru August 2011, identifying four categories of explanatory factors: leadership, structure, membership and grievances, and linkages to other actors. The study concludes by highlighting some implications for policy, research, and the future of ASG. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 24, No.2; Apr-Jun 2012: p.320-336 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 24, No.2; Apr-Jun 2012: p.320-336 |
| Key Words | Abu Sayyaf ; Kidnapping ; Philippines ; Terrorism ; Transforming Threats |