1. Terrorism: Theory and Praxis
Richard Hogan
Terrorism in Paris
PURDUE uNIVERSITY 
Beering Hall B261
April 22, 2016

2. Popular Misconceptions
Terrorism is New: 21st Century phenomenon
Terrorism is foreign: Middle Easter or Islamic
Terrorist are Crazy (unlike rebels or protestors)
Terrorists are Violent
One person’s terrorist is another’s Freedom Fighter

3. Political Strategies Strategies Targets Goals Tactics Terrorism
Civilians
Frighten
Might use violence
Rebellion
Authorities
Resist
Revolution
Government
Overthrow
Probably use violence
Genocide
Population
Exterminate
Virtually always violent

4. What Challengers Need People Money
Other stuff that can be used to influence authorities (resources)
Organization
Opportunities: divided elites, powerful allies, lack of repression

5. What Governments Need Popular support Military support (army)
International Support

6. Micro-processes/Mechanisms
Brokerage
Divide and conquer
Escalation
Institutionalization

7. Syria and Iraq Political opportunities for rebels or terrorists
Both can escalate
Neither can institutionalize
Extermination?
Broken/failed states
Brokerage?
Strong States or Democratic States
Hegemonic bourgeoisie
versions of colonialism
The absolutist path to democracy

8. That’s All Folks Thanks for your patience and perseverance.
There is a print version of this paper that I would gladly share
I would welcome questions and comments now