Extremist Groups: An International Compilation of Terrorist Organizations, Violent Political Groups, and Issue-Oriented Militant Movements

by Sean Hill

This compendium of information on terrorist groups, violent international criminal gangs, and other extremist groups that have been or are currently operating is intended for use as a reference guide and research tool for academics, students, government officials, security personnel, military personnel, law enforcement personnel, and the public. The publication also lists and describes political organizations and religious or ethnic factions that espouse violence or display the threat of violence in their philosophical or operational standards. The information was collected from a broad range of sources, including interviews with, law enforcement and military practitioners, researchers and academics, and and government officials. The organizations are listed geographically by continent and country. The listing for each organization covers its stated aims, ideology, or policy; areas of operation, numbers of active members, numbers of supporters, structure, headquarters, leaders' names, funding sources, types of activities, publications, network contacts, significant actions and activities, and trends.

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About the author

Sean Hill was over exposed to a potent combination of Twilight Zone and Monty Python as a child. This lead him down a dark path from which he never fully recovered and bound him with a passion to story telling. He has spent much of his life combining creativity with work. Starting at age 19, he designed and programmed award winning video games until he discovered improvisation where ideas could be expressed as fast as they could be thought.

He is the Founder of The Hideout Theatre in Austin, Texas where he helped people expand their creativity through the study of improv comedy, story telling, and the art of creating in the moment. In 2009, Sean combined his love of writing and technology by creating @VeryShortStory, a Twitter feed where he interacts with his readers and creates 140 character stories.

When not writing fiction, Sean provides creativity consulting services for clients who need to expand the creativity and collaboration skills of their staff.

Sean lives happily in Austin, Texas with his wife, four children, and a lot of dogs. He can often be found performing improv comedy around town with his friends.