Combating Terrorism in Northern Ireland [Paperback]

This edited book analyses the lessons which can be drawn from Northern Irelands experiences of combating terrorism.

The essays in this volume unite analysis and practice in exploring both the conflict in Northern Ireland and the internationally applicable counter-terrorism lessons which can be drawn from the response to it. The contributors, all specialists in their fields, make a theoretical analysis of the underlying causes of terrorism, and explore how this interacts with the development of effective operations and policy responses. The book emphasises the socio-economic and socio-cultural dimensions underlying the problem of terrorism, arguing that short-term, violent/military responses can in fact exacerbate the problem. It highlights the complexity of terrorism as a social phenomenon, and outlines the multi-faceted approach needed to combat it.

1. Introduction James Dingley  2. Northern Ireland and the Troubles James Dingley  3. The Rise of the Paramilitaries Peter Neumann  4. Terrorist Strategy and Tactics James Dingley  5. Terrorist Groups and Their Political Fronts Anthony Richards  6. Terrorist Weapons and Technology John Allison 7. Organised Crime and Racketeering Chris Ryder  8. The Governments Response Peter Neumann  9. The Legal Response Austen Morgan  10. The Police Response Neil Southern  11. The Military Response Sir Alistair Irwin and Mike Mahoney 12. The Provisional IRA and the Irish Republic John Horgan  13. How Significant was International Influence in the Northern Ireland Peace Process? Paul Wilkinson  14. The War Continues? Combating the paramilitaries and the Role of the British Army After l#*