This newtextbook fillsa gap in the literatureby providing an accessible overviewof both terrorism and counter-terrorism.Itaims both to contextualise terrorismhistorically and to introduce students to the multiple concepts and debates that are necessary to formulate an accurate and holistic understanding of the field. At the same time, it also introduces them to the key mechanisms of and challenges faced in counter-terrorism.

Rashmi Singh is a Lecturer at the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) at the University of St Andrews, UK and author of Hamas and Suicide Terrorism (Routledge 2011).

Jorge Lasmar is an international lawyer and senior lecturer in international relations at PUC Minas, Brazil, and has a Phd in international relations from the LSE.

Part I: Fundaments of Terrorism and Terrorism Studies 1. Introduction: A Brief History of Terrorism 2. What is Terrorism? 3. Disciplinary Approaches to Terrorism 4. Research Methodologies 5. The Problem of Root Causes and a Typology of Terrorism Part II: Operations, Tactics and Dynamics of Terrorism 6. The Structures of Terrorist Groups 7. Recruitment/Radicalisation 8. Financing 9. Operations/Phases (planning, observation, execution, retreat, etc) 10. Tactics of Terrorism (Operationalisation - bombings, kidnappings, targeted assassinations, fedayeen attacks, suicide attacks, IEDs etc.) 11. Non-Conventional Tactics of Terrorism (Cyber and CBRNs) Part III: Counter-Terrorism 12. The History/Theory of Counter-terrorism 13. Responses: Countering Terrorist Financing, Cyber Terrorism and CBRNs 14. Responses: Counter-ideology, De-radicalization and Reform, Public Diplomacy 15. Responses: Infra-Structure Protection, Border control, Transport Security 16. Responses: Intelligence, Surveillance and Assessment 17. Responses: Cooperation (Law, diplomacy, police, IO) 18. Responses: Use of Force (Military and Police), Policy Responses and Negotiations