Publication
May 2004
Since 9/11, state failure is often seen as one of the essential conditions for transnational terrorist networks to function and operate. This study examines this hypothesis by addressing the following questions: What connection really exists between the existence of fragile states and terrorism? What essential capabilities must terrorist networks possess in order to sustain themselves? And in how far do fragile states - usually against their will - contribute to this?
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Author | Ulrich Schneckener |
Series | SWP Research Papers |
Issue | 18 |
Publisher | Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) |
Copyright | © 2004 Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) |