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Savun, B., & Philips, B.J. (2009). Democracy, Foreign Policy, and Terrorism. Journal of Conflict Resolution, 53(6), 878-904.

1. What is the theoretical mechanism posited by the authors as a possible explanation for transnational terrorism?

2. According to researchers, what are 2 reasons democratic states are more likely to be targets of transnational terrorism?

3. What is the fundamental assertion of some scholars who maintain that democracy can serve to reduce the likelihood of terrorism?

Olivero, A., & Lauderdale, P. (2005). Terrorism as Deviance or Social Control: Suggestions for Future Research. International Journal of Comparative Sociology, 46(1), 153-169.

1. What are the two theoretical premises that underlie an examination of a state's symbiotic relationship to terrorism?

2. What are the two dimensions of the definitional process involved in examining the consequences of an act?

3. In what ways have female terrorism been explained?

Heupel, M. (2007). Adapting to Transnational Terrorism: The UN Security Council's Evolving Approach to Terrorism. Security Dialogue, 38(4), 477-499.

1. Describe the differences between state-sponsored and transnational terrorism.

2. Describe the Enforcement School and the Management School of compliance.

3. Describe the first time the UN Security Council imposed binding obligations on a member-state.