Terrorism : Inside a World Phenomenon

by DAVIES BARRY

• ISBN13: 9781852279646
• ISBN10: 1852279648
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square
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Summary

Terrorism: Inside a World Phenomenon is the first book to look comprehensively at all aspects of world terrorism. It includes chapters on: The history of modern world terrorism, from the foundation of the state of Israel in 1948 to 11 September 2001 and beyond. Terrorist organisations country by country, including their leaders, causes, support and funding. Terrorist attacks, from widely reported atrocities to lesser-known events. Anti-terrorist units around the world. Successful counter-terrorism: how terrorist plots have been foiled. The future of terrorism: where terrorist organisations are going and how the authorities can stop them.

Author Biography

Barry Davies BEM joined the Welsh Guards in 1962 at the age of seventeen. Four years later he volunteered for the SAS, passing selection while winning the 'Best Shot' trophy. He remained with the SAS for eighteen years, during which time he was involved in skirmishes all over the world. He saw action in the Middle East, including the Oman War. He fought in the jungles of both southeast Asia and South America. Towards the end of his career, he worked alone in the bandit counties of Northern Ireland. One major event in his SAS career was taking part in the Mogadishu hijack. The British Prime Minister sent Davies, together with one other, to assist the German government in rescuing 92 people from a Lufthansa 737 aircraft in Mogadishu, Somalia. With their direct help the Germans stormed the aircraft, killing three of the four terrorists while freeing all the remaining hostages. For this action, the Queen awarded Davies the British Empire Medal. On leaving the SAS, Barry Davies turned his writing hobby into his profession. He has written numerous books about the SAS and has produced several television programmes. In addition to writing, he also travels the world lecturing on anti-terrorist techniques

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
The History of Modern World Terrorism	1	(38)
Terrorist Organisations	39	(52)
Terrorist Attacks	91	(38)
Anti-Terrorist Units	129	(36)
Successful Counter-Terrorism	165	(60)
The Future of Terrorism	225	(32)
Summary	257	(2)
Postscript	259	(6)
Appendix A: Terrorist Organisations	265	(2)
Appendix B: Major Terrorist Incidents, 1970--2002	267	(7)
Acknowledgements	274	(1)
Picture Credits	275	(2)
Index	277