Border fortifications have proliferated in recent decades. One prominent rationale given for
fortifying the border is to limit illegal incursions, but how successful are fortifications at this …

This article introduces the contents of this special issue on terrorist groups. After some
general remarks, we review essential concepts germane to the issue's eight articles. Those …

Although the strategy used by terrorist organizations and political parties is different, the
most obvious thing in common is that they have a political goal. In countries where terrorism …

Unveiling the process behind counterinsurgency: three essays on the impact of leadership,
group and societal dynamics on policym Page 1 UNVEILING THE PROCESS BEHIND …

Experiencing economic and social problems make state leaders lose popularity among their
constituencies. Eventually, they are likely to lose their positions, if problems persist …