Citation

Alimi EY. Stud. Conflict Terrorism 2006; 29(3): 263-283.

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(Copyright © 2006, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

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Abstract

An attempt is made to embed the study of political terrorism within the larger phenomenon of Collective Action. It is suggested that the analysis of dynamics within and between components of Collective Action-structure of conflict, a social movement, authorities, and contention-can be beneficial for gaining additional insights into the stud), of group risk for political terrorism. Using the case of the Tanzim contention with Israeli forces it is demonstrated how processes within, between, and outside the conflictants affected Tanzim members' decision to employ political terrorism. Based on the analysis, several implications for counterterrorism are offered.