'Old' vs. 'New' Terrorism: What's in a Name?

Abstract

The question of “old” versus “new” terrorism has been debated vigorously. Proponents of “new terrorism” point to a radical transformation in the character of terrorism, while skeptics point out that today’s terrorism is not a fundamentally or qualitatively new phenomenon but grounded in an evolving historical context.

Keywords

Old Terrorism, New Terrorism, Evolution and Revolution of Terrorist Activity

Citation

Gofas, Andreas, “'Old' vs. 'New' Terrorism: What's in a Name?”, International Relations, Volume 8, No 32 (Winter 2012), p. 17-32.

Affiliations

• Andreas GOFAS, Lecturer, Panteion University of Athens, Department of International & European Studies