How do terrorists “construct” themselves?
If we accept as a core definition of terrorism “violent political expression,” where death and destruction are used as means to a political end, then it is important to carefully consider the content of such expression. This article briefly reviews how violent political groups have accepted or rejected the label “terrorist,” The article then analyzes how three contemporary terrorist organizations present themselves to the world by examining some of their public statements. Why should...
01 Nov 2015