Containing essays by top international scholars, this book provides a comprehensive analytical critique of the current state of research in the terrorism and counter-terrorism studies field.

1. Introduction: Mapping Terrorism Research - Challenges and Priorities Magnus Ranstorp Part 1: Advances Towards Our Understanding of Terrorism as a Complex Behavioural and Social Phenomenon 2. New Trends in Terrorism Studies: Strengths and Weaknesses Joshua Sinai 3. The Role of History and Continuity in Terrorism Research Isabelle Duyvesteyn 4. The Impact of 9/11 on Research on Terrorism Andrew Silke 5. Responding to the Roots of Terror Karin von Hippel 6. Understanding Terrorist Motivation: A Socio-Psychological Perspective John Horgan 7. Approaching Al-Qaida's Warfare: Function, Culture and Grand Strategy Jeffrey B. Cozzens 8. Understanding Recruitment of Islamists Terrorists in Europe Michael Taarnby Part 2: Unpacking the Counterterrorism Toolbox 9. Intelligence Analysis and Counter-Terrorism: How Lies the Landscape? Martin Rudner 10. Counterterrorism as Global Governance: A Research Inventory Ronald D. Crelinsten 11. Competing with Terrorists in Cyberspace: Opportunities and Hurdles Neal A. Pollard Part 3: Future Directions in Terrorism Research 12. Research Desiderata in the Field of Terrorism Berto Jongman 13. The Complexity of Terrorism: Social and Behavioral Understanding Trends for the Future Nancy K. Hayden 14. Research into Terrorism Studies: Achievements and Failures Paul Wilkinson