Key characteristics and trends of international terrorism

Authors

  • Т. А. Мельник Odesa I. I. Mechnikov national university, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18524/2304-1439.2014.2(21).39728

Keywords:

terrorism, international terrorism, violence, globalization, radicalism, extremism, islamism

Abstract

Terrorism today is a global problem. While having a long history this challenge has undergone significant transformation, which causes some difficulties in identifying it. Characteristics of the terrorism can be described through detailed classification. Here are some major features of the modern terrorism: global level, greater autonomy, flexibility, network structure, use of extremist interpretation of Islam.

Author Biography

Т. А. Мельник, Odesa I. I. Mechnikov national university

T. A. Melnyk

Published

2015-03-23

Issue

Section

UKRAINE AND WORLD. INTERNATIONAL MEASURING OF TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES