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Georgetown University-Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, 2017
David C. Rapoport's "The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism," is one of the most influential and wide... more David C. Rapoport's "The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism," is one of the most influential and widely debated theories in the field of terrorism studies. Following the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, Rapoport created his theoretical framework for modern terrorism by grouping previously indistinguishable patterns of political violence into four distinct waves, each lasting a generation and inspired by ideologies derived from anarchism, anti-colonialism, socialism, and religious Smaldone, and Anne Ridder, Assistant Dean, Graduate Liberal Studies Program in the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University. Their time, patience, and thoughtful insights were essential to completing this thesis. I would also like to acknowledge Dr. Elizabeth Duke and Mr. Richard Duke for their advice and direction that helped shape my thesis proposal. v TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS………………………………………………………………..iv ILLUSTRATIONS……………………………………………………………………….vi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….1
Georgetown University-Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, 2017
David C. Rapoport’s “The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism,” is one of the most influential and wide... more David C. Rapoport’s “The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism,” is one of the most influential and widely debated theories in the field of terrorism studies. Following the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, Rapoport created his theoretical framework for modern terrorism by grouping previously indistinguishable patterns of political violence into four distinct waves, each lasting a generation and inspired by ideologies derived from anarchism, anti-colonialism, socialism, and religious fundamentalism. Since 1979 the world has existed within the fourth “Religious” wave that will dissipate by 2025 if the generational life cycle remains constant. Rapoport’s model will serve as the foundational source for this thesis. It will discuss the importance of the wave model and how it can be useful in counterterrorism efforts. Rapoport argues that academics and governments unduly focus on specific organizations and contemporary events, which make us less sensitive to generati...
Georgetown University-Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, 2017
David C. Rapoport's "The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism," is one of the most influential and wide... more David C. Rapoport's "The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism," is one of the most influential and widely debated theories in the field of terrorism studies. Following the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, Rapoport created his theoretical framework for modern terrorism by grouping previously indistinguishable patterns of political violence into four distinct waves, each lasting a generation and inspired by ideologies derived from anarchism, anti-colonialism, socialism, and religious Smaldone, and Anne Ridder, Assistant Dean, Graduate Liberal Studies Program in the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University. Their time, patience, and thoughtful insights were essential to completing this thesis. I would also like to acknowledge Dr. Elizabeth Duke and Mr. Richard Duke for their advice and direction that helped shape my thesis proposal. v TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT………………………………………………………………………………ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS………………………………………………………………..iv ILLUSTRATIONS……………………………………………………………………….vi CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….1
Georgetown University-Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, 2017
David C. Rapoport’s “The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism,” is one of the most influential and wide... more David C. Rapoport’s “The Four Waves of Modern Terrorism,” is one of the most influential and widely debated theories in the field of terrorism studies. Following the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001, Rapoport created his theoretical framework for modern terrorism by grouping previously indistinguishable patterns of political violence into four distinct waves, each lasting a generation and inspired by ideologies derived from anarchism, anti-colonialism, socialism, and religious fundamentalism. Since 1979 the world has existed within the fourth “Religious” wave that will dissipate by 2025 if the generational life cycle remains constant. Rapoport’s model will serve as the foundational source for this thesis. It will discuss the importance of the wave model and how it can be useful in counterterrorism efforts. Rapoport argues that academics and governments unduly focus on specific organizations and contemporary events, which make us less sensitive to generati...