A short attempt to define terrorism and terrorist targets

Authors

  • Ivo Velikov Higher School of Security and Economics

Keywords:

terrorism, terrorist, terrorist targets, characteristics of terrorism, brief analysis of cases of attacks on public targets

Abstract

Defining terrorism is proving to be a rather complex and controversial task for both lawyers and security professionals. Many authors have had the idea to share their views. Research experience and contacts with literature, security specialists and experts prompt us for this experience to define terrorism, terrorist and terrorist goals.

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Published

30-06-2020

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2020)

Section

NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC ORDER

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How to Cite

A short attempt to define terrorism and terrorist targets. (2020). Politics & Security, 4(2), 7-23. https://politics-security.net/index.php/ojsdata/article/view/118

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