Exploring Terrorist Targeting Preferences
| Author | : Martin C. Libicki |
| Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 131 |
| Release | : 2007-03-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780833042484 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0833042483 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (483 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Exploring Terrorist Targeting Preferences by : Martin C. Libicki
Download or read book Exploring Terrorist Targeting Preferences written by Martin C. Libicki and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007-03-09 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governments spend billions to protect against terrorism. Might it help to understand what al Qaeda would achieve with each specific attack? This book examines various hypotheses of terrorist targeting: is it (1) to coerce, (2) to damage economies, (3) to rally the faithful, or (4) a decision left to affiliates? This book analyzes past attacks, post hoc justifications, and expert opinion to weigh each hypothesis.
