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- in De-radicalisation · Research
The Pre-1914 Anarchist “Lone Wolf” Terrorist and Governmental Responses

Journal abstract After discussing the extent to which the period from 1878–1934, with its frequent incidents of anarchist assassinations and bombings, can be considered the classic age of “lone wolf”[…]

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- in Groups · Research
The Strategic Communication Power of Terrorism: The Case of ETA

Journal abstract This conceptual article analyzes the use of strategic communication by the terrorist group ETA, whose goal (for a period of 60 years) was to gain independence for the[…]

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- in Groups · Research
Al-Qaeda’s Revenge: The 2004 Madrid Train Bombings

Publisher’s description In Al-Qaeda’s Revenge: The 2004 Madrid Train Bombings, Fernando Reinares tells the story of “3/11” – the March 11, 2004, bombings of commuter trains in Madrid, which killed[…]

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- in Ideologies · Research
Transnational Fascism in the Twentieth Century: Spain, Italy and the Global Neo-Fascist Network

Publisher’s description Developing a knowledge of the Spanish-Italian connection between right-wing extremist groups is crucial to any detailed understanding of the history of fascism. Transnational Fascism in the Twentieth Century[…]

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- in De-radicalisation · Regions · Research · World
Peacebuilding Beyond Terrorism? Revisiting the Narratives of the Basque Conflict

Journal abstract Taking stock of critical peace research and agonistic politics, this article revisits the Basque conflict to examine the role of the state’s counterterrorist narrative and that of the[…]

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- in Discussions on Policy · Research
Securitization and the Proscription of Terrorist Organizations in Spain

Journal abstract This article applies securitization theory to account for the proscription of organizations linked to Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) in Spain. I argue that securitization is vital for understanding[…]

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- in De-radicalisation · Groups · Regions · Research · World
What Role Have Former ETA Terrorists Played in Counterterrorism and Counterradicalization Initiatives in Spain?

Journal abstract This article responds to the following research question: what role have former Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) members played in counterterrorism and counterradicalization initiatives vis-à-vis the terror group in[…]

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Patterns of Involvement among Individuals Arrested for Islamic State-related Terrorist Activities in Spain

Journal abstract A quantitative study of 130 individuals arrested in Spain between June 2013 and August 2016 for terrorist activities related to the Islamic State (IS) shows that the vast[…]

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