Contending with Terrorism: Roots, Strategies, and Responses

by Michael E. Brown (editor)

Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, scholars and policy analysts in national
security have turned their attention to terrorism, considering not only how to prevent future
attacks but also the roots of the problem. This book offers some of the latest research in terrorism
studies. The contributors examine the sources of contemporary terrorism, discussing the impact of
globalization, the influence of religious beliefs, and the increasing dissatisfaction felt by the
world's powerless. They consider the strategies and motivations of terrorists, offering contending
perspectives on whether or not terrorists can be said to achieve their goals; explore different
responses to the threat of terrorism, discussing such topics as how the United States can work more
effectively with its allies; and contemplate the future of al-Qaida, asking if its networked
structure is an asset or a liability. The essays in Contending with Terrorism address some of the
central topics in the analysis of contemporary terrorism. They promise to guide future policy and
inspire further research into one of most important security issues of the twenty-first century.
Contributors Max Abrahms, Daniel Byman, Erica Chenoweth, Audrey Kurth Cronin, Renée de Nevers, Mette
Eilstrup-Sangiovanni, Hillel Frisch, Calvert Jones, Andrew Kydd, Sean M. Lynn-Jones, Elizabeth
McClellan, Nicholas Miller, Assaf Moghadam, Michael Mousseau, Rysia Murphy, William Rose, Paul
Staniland, Robert Trager, Barbara Walter, Dessislava Zagorcheva

462 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2010

About the author

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Michael E. Brown is an American academic and Professor of International Affairs, Political Science, and Gender Studies at the George Washington University. He served as Dean of the Elliott School of International Affairs from 2005 to 2015. Brown holds a Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University and has held senior roles at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London, Harvard’s Belfer Center, and Georgetown University. His research focuses on international security. Known for his distinctive orange necktie, Brown has become a recognizable figure on campus—except during Halloween week, when he sets it aside.