Targeting the Leadership of Terrorist and Insurgents Movements: Historical Lessons for Contemporary Policy Makers
Author(s): Langdon, Lisa; Sarapu, Alexander J.; Wells, Matthew
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DC Field | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.author | Langdon, Lisa | - |
dc.contributor.author | Sarapu, Alexander J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Wells, Matthew | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-25T19:58:18Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2024-07-25T19:58:18Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2004 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/pr17h1dm9z | - |
dc.description.abstract | In a world where the struggle against terrorism and insurgent movements has become the top priority for many policy makers, there is a growing need for research that examines what happens to militant movements after the death or arrest of a leader. Do groups tend to disband, schism, or become more radical? What characteristics of a group make it more susceptible to certain changes after the loss of a leader? Using thirty-five case studies drawn from more than forty countries, this paper analyzes the effect that the death or arrest of a leader has on social, political, and religious movements. Its conclusions are drawn from an analysis of the groups’ characteristics and an assessment of the effects the loss of a leader had on the survivability and evolution of the movement. The analysis provides some guidance for policy makers focused on incapacitating leadership as part of a broader effort to combat terrorist and insurgent movements.1 | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | Journal of Public and International Affairs | en_US |
dc.rights | Final published version. Article is made available in OAR by the publisher's permission or policy. | en_US |
dc.title | Targeting the Leadership of Terrorist and Insurgents Movements: Historical Lessons for Contemporary Policy Makers | en_US |
dc.type | Journal Article | en_US |
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