Terrorism Revisited: Islamism, Political Violence and State-Sponsorship (Contemporary South Asian Studies)

This book develops a conceptual approach to understanding the face of contemporary terrorism as manifested in the recent attacks in Mumbai and Paris. By analyzing the historical evolution of terrorism and by offering case studies on different forms of terrorism in South Asia and elsewhere, the authors shed new light on the political strategies behind terrorist attacks, as well as on the motivations of terrorists. The case studies explore the redefinition of terrorism by the Iranian Islamic revolution, the spread of terrorism in Sunni Islam, the national jihadism in Pakistan, anti-Semitism as a main factor behind fanatical terrorist ideologies, and the case of the Tamil Tigers."Redefining terrorism is a dynamic story that provides readers with intrigue and clarity to the ever-evolving threats that we face as a nation and as a global community. The authors masterfully navigate through the intricate maze of global terrorism bringing an overwhelming dose of reality through his usage of real life, gripping experiences. Through this book military and intelligence analysts and policy makers alike will gain first-hand knowledge about not only what the world looks like today but a glimpse into the future."__US Congressman Pete Sessions__ This book develops a conceptual approach to understanding the face of contemporary terrorism as manifested in the recent attacks in Mumbai and Paris. By analyzing the historical evolution of terrorism and by offering case studies on different forms of terrorism in South Asia and elsewhere, the authors shed new light on the political strategies behind terrorist attacks, as well as on the motivations of terrorists. The case studies explore the redefinition of terrorism by the Iranian Islamic revolution, the spread of terrorism in Sunni Islam, the national jihadism in Pakistan, anti-Semitism as a main factor behind fanatical terrorist ideologies, and the case of the Tamil Tigers. "Redefining terrorism is a dynamic story that provides readers with intrigue and clarity to the ever-evolving threats that we face as a nation and as a global community. The authors masterfully navigate through the intricate maze of global terrorism bringing an overwhelming dose of reality through his usage of real life, gripping experiences. Through this book military and intelligence analysts and policy makers alike will gain first-hand knowledge about not only what the world looks like today but a glimpse into the future." US Congressman Pete Sessions Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 The Conceptual Discussion on Terrorism....Pages 3-32 New Terrorism....Pages 33-53 Front Matter....Pages 55-55 The Evolution and Ascension of Iran’s Terror Apparatus....Pages 57-82 Evolution and Rise of Contemporary Jihadism: From the Muslim Brotherhood to IS....Pages 83-108 Pakistan and State-Sponsored Terrorism in South Asia....Pages 109-155 Antisemitism and the Global Jihad....Pages 157-179 Political Violence Revisited: The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam....Pages 181-198 The War on Terror....Pages 199-218 Conclusions: How to Face the Present Fanatic Threat?....Pages 219-223