Terrorism: The Threat and Post 9/11 Trends

August 2002

Compiled by  Air University Library
Bibliography Branch
Maxwell AFB, AL

The Threat

Italy
Books
Videos

Philippines
Internet Resources
Books
Documents
Periodicals

State Sponsored Terrorism
Internet Resources
Books
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Books

Please note: A call number beginning with "R" denotes a reference book.

Combs, Cindy C. and Slann, Martin. Encyclopedia of Terrorism. New York, Facts on File, Inc, 2002. 339 p.
See pp 99-100 and pp 172 for reasons Italy has succeeded in reducing the influence of the Red Brigade.
Book call no.: R 303.62503 C731e

Political Parties and Terrorist Groups, edited by Leonard Weinberg.  London, Frank Cass, 1992.  144 p.
Describes the links between party politics and terrorist violence by giving examples from Northern Ireland, Latin America and Italy.
Book call no.: 322.42 P7691

 Videos

Terrorism: A World in Shadows. Ideolgical Terrorism. New York, Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc., 2001. 1 videocassette, 46 min.
Looks at the Red Brigade in Italy, Bader-Meinhof/Red Army in Germany, and the White Supremacists in the U.S.
Video call no.: 363.32 T3286 v.3

Internet Resources

Abu Sayyaf: Bearer of the Sword
Available online at: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/abusayyaf/
CNN.com special report with links to current news items about the group, resources and evaluating Abu Sayyaf.

Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
Available online at: http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/pgtrpt/2002/html/19991.htm
From Patterns of Global Terrorism 2002.

Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
Available online at: http://www.fas.org/irp/world/para/asg.htm
From the Federation of American Scientists site. Gives a description, their activities, strength, area of operation and external aid of the group, .

America's War on Terrorism in the Philippines
Available online at: http://www.boondocksnet.com/centennial/terrorism.html
Analyses and background on the deployment of U.S. troops to assist Philippine military efforts against the terrorist group from Sentenaryo/Centennial.

Filipino Muslim Rebels Tied to Afghan War
Available online at: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/world/DailyNews/WTC010924_abusayyaf.html
ABCNews.com special report.

New People's Army
Available online at: http://www.ict.org.il/inter_ter/frame.htm

Who are the Abu Sayyaf?
Available online at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/asia-pacific/newsid_719000/719623.stm
BBC News report.

 Books

Death Squads in Global Perspective: Murder With Deniability, edited by Bruce B. Campbell and Arthur D. Brenner. New York, St. Martin's Press, 2000. 364 p.
See section "State of siege: political violence and vigilante mobilization in the Philippines."
Book call no.: 303.625 D285

Documents

Niksch, Larry. Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation. Washington, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, 2002. 9 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42953-1 no. 02-RL31265

Bello, Walden. A 'Second Front' in the Philippines. Nation 18-22 March 18, 2002.
Discusses military policy of the U.S. towards terrorists in the Philippines. Gives details of kidnappings perpetrated by the Abu Sayyaf.

Bralski, James R. The United States Returns to the Philippines. The Officer LXXIX:34-37 April 2002.
Discusses the return of U.S. military to the Philippines to conduct the Balikatan 2002 anti-terrorism military exerecise. Gives background on Abu Sayyaf and the MNLF and the MILF.

Davis, Anthony. Attention Shifts to Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Jane's Intelligence Review 14:20-23 April 2002.
Peace efforts between the central government in Manila and the MILF have stalled.

Gunaratna, Rohan. The Evolution and Tactics of the Abu Sayyaf Group. Jane's Intelligence Review 13:29-32 July 2001.

Hookway, James. Philippine Troops Likely Have Killed a Top Terrorist. Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition, p A14, Op, June 24, 2002.

Sheehan, Deidre and Plott, David. A War Grows. Far Eastern Economic Review 164:24 October 11, 2001.
The war on terror brings U.S. aid to the Philippines in their fight against Abu Sayyaf.

Sindayen, Nelly. Next Stop Mindanao. Time 159:36-38 January 28, 2002.
U.S. soldiers join the hunt for Muslim rebels in the Philippines, but is this the most pressing threat?

Tan, Andrew. Armed Muslim Separatist Rebellion in Southeast Asia: Persistence, Prospects, and Implications. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism 23:267-288 October-December 2000.

Turbiville, Graham H. Bearer of the Sword. Military Review 82:38-48 March/April 2002.
Gives the origin and activities of Abu Sayyaf, the operational environment in which it carries out its activities and its influence on the Philippines and the region. Also discusses Islamic insurgency in the Philippines and gives a description of the Moros.

State Sponsored Terrorism 

Internet Resources

A Decade of Deception and Defiance:  Saddam Hussein's Defiance of the United Nations
Available online at:  http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/09/20020912.html
Background paper for President Bush's speech to the U.N. General Assembly on September 12, 2002.

Liberation of Iraq: A Progress Report 2001
Available online at: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=106_senate_hearings&docid=f:68120.wais
Senate Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs report.

Overview of State-Sponsored Terrorism
Available online at: http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/pgtrpt/2002/html/19988.htm
From Patterns of Global Terrorism 2002.

Overview of State-Sponsored Terrorism
Available online at: http://www.iacsp.com/over.html
International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals site.

President's Remarks at the United Nations General Assembly
Available online at:  http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/09/print/20020912-1.html
Remarks by President Bush in address to the United Nations General Assembly, September 12, 2002, on Iraq's defiance to Security Council Resolution 688.

Proliferation in the 'Axis of Evil': North Korea, Iran, and Iraq
Available online at: http://www.csis.org/burke/proliferation_axis.pdf
Center for Strategic and International Studies report.

State-Sponsored Terrorism
Available online at: http://www.ict.org.il/inter_ter/st_terror/State_t.htm
International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism site.

State-Sponsored Terrorism
Available online at: http://www.infoplease.com/spot/terrorism4.html
InfoPlease.com site. Adds Afghanistan and the Taliban regime to the list.

 Books

Cain, Anthony C. Iran's Strategic Culture and Weapons of Mass Destruction: Implications for US Policy. Maxwell AFB, AL, Air University Press, April 2002. 34p.
Book call no.: 327.73055 C135i 

Chubin, Shahram. Whither Iran? Reform, Domestic Politics and National Security. New York, Oxford University Press Inc., 2002. 140 p.
See chapter 5 "Terrorism and the Middle East Question Iran and the Strategic Use of Terror".
Book call no.: 955.0543 C559w

Combs, Cindy C. and Slann, Martin. Encyclopedia of Terrorism. New York, Facts on File, Inc, 2992. 339 p.
Gives a brief description of each country in this group.
Book call no.: 303.62503 C731e

Documents

Dagne, Theodore S. Sudan: Humanitarian Crisis, Peace Talks, Terrorism, and U.S. Policy. Washington, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, 2000. 15 p.
Issue Brief for Congress.
Also available online at: http://www.fas.org/man/crs/IB98043.pdf
Doc. call no.: M-U 42953-8 no. 98043 2000 May.19

Davis, Christopher M. U.S.-Iranian Relations: Prospects for Rapprochement. Monterey, CA, Naval Postgraduate School, 2001. 69 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 D2612u

Harris, Robert A. U.S. Terrorism Policy Towards Sudan: Blinded by Islamic Fundamentalism?. Monterey, CA, Naval Postgraduate School, 1999. 59 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42525 H315u

Katzman, Kenneth. Terrorism: Near Eastern Groups and State Sponsors, 2001. Washington, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, 2000. 37 p.
Doc. call no.: M-U 42953-1 no. 01-RL31119

Periodicals

Blanche, Ed. Europe's Terror Trials Point Finger at Libya. Jane's Intelligence Review 13:16-19 May 2001.
These trials have revealed links between terrorist organisations and Libra's security services.

Blanche, Ed. USA Ponders Iraqi Role in Terror Network. Jane's Intelligence Review 13:41-43 December 2001.

Cannistraro, Vincent M. Iraq, Terrorism, and the New Pax Americana. Mediterranean Quarterly 13:1-8 Spring 2002.

Dicks, Norman D. Focus on US-Iraq Relations (commentary). Armed Forces Journal International 139:6+ November 2001.

The Difficult Future of Holy Struggle. Economist 362:40-43 February 2, 2002.
State sponsored terrorism is discussed in the context of the Islamist movements in Arab countries.

Donaher, William F. and DeBlois, Ross B. Is the Current UN and US Policy Toward Iraq Effective? Parameters 31:112-125 Winter 2001-2002.

Isherwood, Michael W. U.S. Strategic Options for Iraq: Easier Said Than Done. The Washington Quarterly 25:145-159 Spring 2002.
The author examines the tools and means required to fulfill the objectives of three options for U.S. policy toward Iraq. The conclusion is that the U.S. lacks the means to confront Iraq more forcibly and simultaneously battle terrorism worldwide.

Kitfield, James. Patrons and Protectors. National Journal 33:3326-3338 2001.
National Journal Group reporters profile seven potential targets - nations listed by the State Department as sponsors of terrorism.

Lesch, Ann M. Osama bin Laden's "Business" in Sudan. Current History 101:203-209 May 2002.
Without Sudan, bin Laden could not have incubated the networks of al Qaida.

Mylroie, Laurie. Iraq and America's Terrorist Threat. World & I 16:24-30 December 2001.
Discusses the evidence of a link between Iraq and terrorism, and the cooperation between Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

Rauch, Jonathan. Next Stop in the War Against Terrorism: Damascus. National Journal 34:82-83 January 12, 2002.
Discusses the alleged involvement of Syria with terrorist groups, and lists the terrorist organizations allegedly sponsored by Syria.

Robinson, Linda. A Timeworn Terrorism List. U.S. News & World Report 132:18-19 May 20, 2002.
Discussion of why Cuba, Libya, North Korea, Iraq and Sudan should not be on the list.

Scott, Roddy. Kurds Nervous over USA's Plans for Iraq. Jane's Intelligence Review 14:40-41 April 2002.

Spencer, Jack. Do Iraq, Iran, and North Korea Truly Constitute an AXIS OF EVIL? USA Today Magazine 130:20-21 May 2002.

Strindberg, Anders. Rethinking the Iraqi Sanctions Regime. Jane's Intelligence Review 13:33-35 July 2001.
The sanctions against Iraq are up for a radical reappraisal.

Strindberg, Anders. USA Hardens Stance Against Syria. Jane's Intelligence Review 14:40-43 July 2002.
The U. S. insists that Syria is a state sponsor of terrorism.

Takeyh, Ray. Ayatollah Attitude. National Review 53:22-24 November 5, 2001.
Gives the reasons for Iranian state support of terrorism, including the necessity of remaining allied with some of its neighboring countries.

White, Paul K. Airpower and a Decade of Containment. Joint Force Quarterly No.27:35-39 Winter 2000-2001.

 Videos

Terrorism: A World in Shadows: State Terror. New York, Ambrose Video Publishing, 2001. 1 videocassette, 46 min.
Depicts four examples of state sponsored violence: China and the Tiananmen Square massacre; China's subjugation of Tibet; the repression of the Kurds by Saddam Hussein; and South Africa's domestic terror against its black population.
Video call no.: 363.32 T3286 v.4