Organizing Terrorism

Cambridge University Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Jacob N. Shapiro, Margaret Jenkins Foster, David A. Siegel
DOI: 10.1017/9781108989046.006
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References: 85

Abstract

Terrorist groups face a wide range of organizational issues. They have to recruit members, raise funds, articulate a political vision, develop operational plans, train personnel, execute attacks, and justify their actions. Unlike most organizations, however, they must do so while remaining as covert as possible, making all the normal challenges of organizational management significantly harder. This chapter reviews the organizational issues that terrorist groups face and that counterterrorist organizations should take into account.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Terrorism Counterterrorism and Political Violence Crime Illicit Activities and Governance Military History and Strategy

Publication details

Journal / source
Cambridge University Press eBooks
Pages
117–141
Publication date
8 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter