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Dumb yet deadly: local knowledge and poor tradecraft among Islamist militants in Britain and Spain   Journal Article
Journal Article
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Publication 2010.
Summary/Abstract Islamist militants frequently lack a talent for tradecraft. In recent attacks in Britain and Spain, terrorists made numerous mistakes: receiving traffic citations while traveling in "enemy" territory, acting suspiciously when questioned by the police, and traveling together during missions. Militants' preference toward suicide operations restricts their ability to acquire practical experience, particularly when they lose their lives during attacks. And their unyielding devotion to their cause blinds them to opportunities to improve their operations. This is good news for counterterrorism officials. Terrorists' poor tradecraft provides alert law enforcers with critical leads they can use to identify their attackers, unravel their plots, and-sometimes-disrupt their operations before they cause additional harm.
Key Words Local Knowledge  Poor Tradecraft  Trade  Tradecraft  Islamist Militants  Britain 
Spain 
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ID:   183179


Ecoliteracy among Tribals in Eastern India / Majumdar, Koustab; Chatterjee, Dipankar   Journal Article
Majumdar, Koustab Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract This article is based on field research investigating levels of ecoliteracy and associating factors among four tribal groups in Jharkhand and West Bengal, involving 360 respondents from the Lodha, Santhal, Asur and Oraon communities. The study revealed low to extremely high levels of ecoliteracy and identified several specific factors as significant predictors of ecoliteracy levels. While gender, occupation and total monthly income of respondents did not influence such levels, the study conclusively indicates that detachment from forest and natural resources is detrimental to the preservation and cultivation of ecoliteracy and that the connection of people and forests requires careful multidimensional attention.
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ID:   163062


Internationalised justice and democratisation: how international tribunals can empower non-reformists / Steflja, Izabela   Journal Article
Steflja, Izabela Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract This article examines the relationship between international criminal justice and democratisation processes in post-conflict settings, illustrating that international tribunals did not contribute to democratisation in the cases of Serbia, Kosovo and Rwanda. The argument that tribunals have willingly or inadvertently empowered local non-reformist factions is rooted in the agency of local elites. The findings suggest prioritisation of international over localised knowledge, political over victim interests and stability over judicial independence. This article makes a contribution to the emerging, critical literature on the dynamics between institutions of international criminal law and their socio-political environments, drawing attention to volatile effects of internationalised justice.
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Local Knowledge and Marine Livelihoods Among the South Indian Fishing Community / Pukkalla, Dalibandhu; Mohan, KR Rama   Journal Article
Pukkalla, Dalibandhu Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract The phenomenon of local knowledge of the fishing community about fish ethology and conservation of existing natural resources are investigated in this article. It explores the inextricably intertwined aspects and long-lasting constructive dependence of marine resources with a symbiotic relationship as critical components for integration with marine ecology. Lastly, the paper emphasizes the significance of local knowledge beliefs and systems which promote natural marine conservation methods for increased economic prosperity. The study focuses on the Telugu marine fishing community in South India.
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