The IRA (Irish Republican Army): An Examination of a Terrorist Organization.

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Abstract:

This paper examines the IRA as a terrorist group, looking at its historical background, analyzing the group as it changed from fighting the British rule in all Ireland, to battling the new Irish State, to the struggle in Northern Ireland. Topics discussed include the IRAs ideology, sources of financial and moral support, organization, and prospects for the future.

Author(s):
Collins, Timothy M.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE COLL WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Special seminar paper,
Supplementary Note:
Master's thesis. Presented at the Seminar on Terrorism.
Pagination:
0031

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*IRELAND, *TERRORISM, HISTORY, BACKGROUND, ETHICS, NORTH(DIRECTION)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History
Keyword(s):
*Irish Republican Army
Report Date:
1986 Mar 26