Fighting Terrorism on Global Front

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Various terrorist organizations operating in the world and their nature of working. 3. Motives of terrorism and its impact on world peace. 4. Terrorist methods and possibilities of new adventures. 5. Fighting terrorism on global front. 6. Conclusion and suggestions. Bibliography. Index.

"Terrorism is the main concern, every nation-state in the world is currently inflicted with. After terrorist attacks on America\'s WTC and Pentagon only its grimness was felt every where. India is the worst victim of cross-border terrorism. Attack on Indian Parliament followed by a series of other incidents, recent attack on Mumbai on 26 November 2008 have attracted world attention.

Based on primary and secondary sources of information, the present empirical study portrays world terrorism in pros and cons. The issue is taken in entirety. Causes of emergence of terrorism, its nature, types, magnitude, strategy and tactics, continent-wise profile of major terrorist outfits, consequences of terrorism and remedial measures to combat terrorism on global front are given an elaborate treatment.

Amidst plenty of literature, this book will delight and enlighten one and all concerned--be they academics, administrators, policy-makers or any serious reader." (jacket)