The Financing of Terrorism
Abstract
Policy programs on anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) can only be successful if one has detailed knowledge about the financial means of terrorism. In this survey chapter, I analyze the extent of terrorist financing and discuss the legal as well as illegal origins of their financial sources. I also show the costs of terrorist attacks and the similarities as well as dissimilarities between terrorist and criminal organizations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Terrorism
Counterterrorism
and Political Violence
Crime
Illicit Activities
and Governance
Defense
Military
and Policy Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 654–677
- Publication date
- 8 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter