Killing it Softly? Explaining the Early Demise of Left-Wing Terrorism in the Netherlands

Beatrice de Graaf and Leena Malkki

Terrorism and Political Violence, 2010, vol. 22, issue 4, 623-640

Abstract: This article seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the early demise of Rode Jeugd's initiatives towards a terrorist campaign in the Netherlands. It is concluded that three contextual factors played a crucial role in the process: the openness of the political culture, the setbacks experienced by similar organizations elsewhere (RAF in particular), and the lack of overt repression, combined with effective covert operations carried out by the security forces against the Rode Jeugd. Overall, the case of Rode Jeugd is a prime example of a demonstration of state power not always being the most efficient or even suitable method to combat terrorism.

Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1080/09546553.2010.499274

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