 Toward a Theory of Terrorism: Human Security as a Determinant of TerrorismRhonda Callaway and Julie Harrelson-Stephens Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 2006, vol. 29, issue 8, 773-796 Abstract: In this article, we investigate the relationship between human rights conditions and terrorist activity. We begin by outlining a theory for the genesis and growth of terrorism and argue that states which deny subsistence rights along with civil and political rights create an environment that is conducive to the development of terrorism. However, we conclude that it is the denial of security rights that is a necessary condition for the creation and growth of terrorism. We then examine the causes of terrorism in Northern Ireland in light of this theory. Specifically, we explore the extent to which human rights abuses contributed to the formation and growth of terrorists within Northern Ireland. We find that limits on the civil and political rights of the Catholic minority in Northern Ireland played a significant role in the genesis of terrorism. More importantly, British abuses of security rights increased the number of Irish citizens who supported and participated in terrorist activity. Date: 2006 Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:taf:uterxx:v:29:y:2006:i:8:p:773-796 Ordering information: This journal article can be ordered from DOI: 10.1080/10576100600701974A Access Statistics for this article Studies in Conflict and Terrorism is currently edited by Bruce Hoffman More articles in Studies in Conflict and Terrorism from Taylor & Francis Journals |
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