Targeting the Leadership of Terrorist and Insurgent Movement : Historical Lessons for Contemporary Policy Makers

In a world where the struggle against terrorism and insurgent movement has become the top priority for many policy makers, there is a growing need for research that examines what happens to militant movements aafter the death or arrest of a leader. Do groups tend to disband, schism, or become more...

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Main Author: Langdon, Lisa.
Other Authors: Alexander J. Sarapu and Matthew Wells
Format: Book
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Online Access:http://www.princeton.edu/
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