Abstract

Since the early 1980s, suicide bombings have become the deadliest form of terrorism. Suicide bombers are not generally clinically deranged and are socially and politically motivated. Furthermore, the motives of suicide bombers can be considered separately from those of their sponsoring organizations. Security personnel are advised to watch for seven signs of terrorist activity and to be mindful of certain behavioral indicators of subjects about to attack. Terrorism must be prevented at the source, during pre-attack phases, and at the target.

Recommended Citation

Kennedy, Daniel B. (2006) "A Précis of Suicide Terrorism," Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Vol. 3 : Iss. 4, Article 2.
DOI: 10.2202/1547-7355.1278
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/jhsem/vol3/iss4/2