SAGE Journal Articles

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Ezcurra, R. (2016). Is government decentralization useful in the fight against domestic terrorism? A cross-country analysis. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy. doi: 0263774X16665363.

Abstract: This article examines the link between government decentralization and domestic terrorism in 65 countries over the period 1976–2009. The results show the existence of a U-shaped relationship between fiscal devolution and the number of domestic terror attacks. This implies that fiscal decentralization first contributes to reducing domestic terrorist activity.

Questions to Consider:

1. How has the importance of understanding terrorism increased over the past decade?

2. Why should government decentralization affect domestic terrorism?

 

Pain, R. (2014). Everyday terrorism: Connecting domestic violence and global terrorism. Progress in Human Geography, 38(4), 531-550

Abstract: Everyday terrorism (domestic violence) and global terrorism are related attempts to exert political control through fear. Geographical research on violence neatly reflects the disproportionate recognition and resourcing that global terrorism receives from the state. The paper explores the parallels, shared foundations, and direct points of connection between every day and global terrorisms. It does so across four interrelated themes: multiscalar politics and securities, fear and trauma, public recognition and recovery, and the inequitable nature of counter-terrorisms. It concludes with implications for addressing terrorisms and for future research.

Questions to Consider:

1. Why is it difficult to provide for a universal definition of terrorism?

2. Why is fear the central focus point for both domestic and international terrorism?