Accession Number:

ADA037647

Title:

The Growing Utility of Political Terrorism.

Descriptive Note:

Military issues research memo.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Munger,Murl D.

Report Date:

1977-03-07

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

This paper addresses the growing utility of terrorism in effecting political change. The rationality and morality of terrorist movements are discussed with an explanation of current world conditions and technological advances which make terrorism an attractive alternate to formal warfare. Terms of reference are defined and a likely scenario for the use of the terrorism during the 1977-1990 frame is postulated. Author

Descriptors:

• *POLITICAL SCIENCE
• *TERRORISM
• INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
• THREATS
• VULNERABILITY
• FORECASTING
• NEGOTIATIONS
• MASS MEDIA

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE