An unholy alliance: Case studies in narco-terrorism

This study is designed both as a case study and a literature-based policy analysis to assist interested parties in gaining a better understanding of controversial “narco-terrorism” phenomenon. The objectives of this study are to show the existing connection between some terrorist organizations and drug trafficking to provide academic information about and explanations for terrorism and drug trafficking, to critically analyze the biases of many current narco-terrorism doctrines and to offer a comprehensive and neutral typology that elucidates all types of narco-terrorism. This thesis is presented in four parts. The first part includes an introduction to narco-terrorism and provides a historical background of drug dilemma and terrorism. A number of definitional and conceptual arguments constituting the backbone of the study are laid out in the second part of the study. Third part consists of case studies of three different insurgent groups. An analysis of the information uncovered and presented in previous chapters and a typology of narco-terrorism are provided in the last part. Thesis is concluded with recommendations in an attempt to inspire useful policies for individuals or institutions operating on the field.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Cakir, Reha

Contributors dc:contributor

• Caeti, Tory J.
• Liederbach, John
• Taylor, Robert W.

• Drug abuse and crime.
• Drug traffic.
• Terrorism.
• Insurgency.
• narco-terrorism
• drug trafficking
• case studies
• terrorism
• insurgency

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Cakir, Reha
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 50448713
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3264/
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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