| ID | 114606 |
| Title Proper | Strategic nuclear terrorism and the risk of state decapitation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Michael, George |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In order to mount a nuclear attack, a terrorist group would have to
surmount a daunting series of obstacles. Although the probability of
nuclear terrorism is still quite low, the potential damage could be
so catastrophic that it merits attention. Moreover, a nuclear attack
on a capital city could conceivably decapitate the central government.
The prospect of strategic nuclear terrorism could be an attractive
alternative to extremist and terrorist groups that have virtually no
hope of achieving their objectives through conventional political
means. Various extremist and terrorist subcultures have contemplated
this course of action. In order to avert the consequences of this
scenario, the system of the continuity of government should be
strengthened. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 12, No.1; Mar 2012: p.67-105 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol. 12, No.1; Mar 2012: p.67-105 |
| Key Words | Nuclear Attack ; Nuclear Terrorism ; Extremist |