Terrorism and the Liberal State

This completely revised edition redefines the concept of terrorism.

It examines its relationship with other forms of violence, and its implications for democracy and the international community, taking into account the ending of the Cold War, recent major developments in the Middle East, the rise of Islamic extremist terrorism, and the resurgence of extreme nationalism and the ultra-right.

The central problem addressed throughout the book is how terrorism can be combatted effectively in ways fully compatible with liberal democracy and the rule of law.