Guerrillas and Terrorism

Guerrillas and partisan wars were first waged against colonial powers, before becoming revolutionary wars during the second half of the 20th century. Today terrorism involves both public relations and ideology, backed by the rise of radical Islam. It nevertheless remains limited, despite the "g...

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Published in:Politique étrangère 2011-01, Vol.2 (2), p.281-291
Main Author: Chaliand, Gerard
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Afghanistan
Al Qaeda
Attrition
Guerrillas
Holy war
International security
Islam
Islam and politics
Management
Partisanship
Radicalism
Religious fundamentalism
Terrorism
War
War on terror
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Summary:Guerrillas and partisan wars were first waged against colonial powers, before becoming revolutionary wars during the second half of the 20th century. Today terrorism involves both public relations and ideology, backed by the rise of radical Islam. It nevertheless remains limited, despite the "global war" launched by the George W. Bush's Administration. The war of attrition in Afghanistan is more complex. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0032-342X