High Technology Terrorism and Surrogate War: The Impact of New Technology on Low-Level Violence

Abstract

The author examines the impact of technological developments on low- level violence. He examines the topic in somewhat broader terms, looks at current trends in technology, both military and civilian, and what they could mean in the long run to guerrillas and terrorists, and also what they could mean for society. The author, argues that due largely to technological developments modern guerrilla and terrorist groups are being afforded a growing capacity for disruption and destruction. The support of terrorists by any nation or group of nations in turn will further increase the terrorists' capacity for violence. It may also prevent effective international cooperation aimed at controlling international terrorism.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA010982

Entities

People

  • Brian Michael Jenkins

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Explosives
  • Governments
  • Grenade Launchers
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Guidance
  • Minority Groups
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Personnel Management
  • Societies
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Systems Analysis and Design