Combating Terrorism in Northern Ireland

<p>This edited book analyses the lessons which can be drawn from Northern Ireland’s experiences of combating terrorism. </p><p>The essays in this volume unite analysis and practice in exploring both the conflict in Northern Ireland and the internationally applicable counter-terrorism lessons which can be drawn from the response to it. The contributors all specialists in their fields make a theoretical analysis of the underlying causes of terrorism and explore how this interacts with the development of effective operations and policy responses. The book emphasises the socio-economic and socio-cultural dimensions underlying the problem of terrorism arguing that short-term violent/military responses can in fact exacerbate the problem. It highlights the complexity of terrorism as a social phenomenon and outlines the multi-faceted approach needed to combat it.</p>