Targeting Top Terrorists: Understanding Leadership Removal in Counterterrorism Strategy
(Part of the Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare Series)
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When President Barack Obama announced the assassination of Osama bin Laden, many Americans hoped the killing of al-Qaida's leader would sound the death knell for the organization. Since 9/11, killing and capturing terrorist leaders has been a central element in U.S. counterterrorism strategy. This practice, known as leadership decapitation, is based on the logic that removing key figures will disrupt the organization and contribute to its ultimate...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0231188234
ISBN13:9780231188234
Release Date:January 2019
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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