2006/03/01 by Scott Atran · 1 citation
Social Sciences · Health Professions · Arts and Humanities · #Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence #Health and Conflict Studies #War, Ethics, and Justification
paper · doi:10.1162/wash.2006.29.2.127
openalex publication_date 2006/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29
Despite common misconceptions, suicide terrorists today are not motivated primarily by foreign occupation, are not directed by a central organization, and are not nihilistic. Better understanding the phenomenon can help devise better solutions on at least three different levels.