Deadly Connections: States that Sponsor Terrorism

by Daniel L. Byman

Daniel Byman's hard-hitting and articulate book is the first to study countries that support terrorist groups. Focusing primarily on sponsors from the Middle East and South Asia, it examines the different types of support that states provide, their motivations, and the impact of such sponsorship. The book also considers regimes that allow terrorists to raise money and recruit without providing active support. The experiences of Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Libya are detailed here, alongside the histories of radical groups such as al-Qaida, Hizbullah and Hamas.

Genres: Terrorism, Middle East, Politics, Nonfiction, History

388 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Yuri]

Pretty good. Wish it focused more on lesser known groups and not so much on the Middle East. Also was mostly secondary sources. Interesting stuff about Pakistan and its sponsorship of terrorist groups and libya as well.

[Niamh Tobin]

Highlights the diverse role state sponsors of terrorism play and how they should be addressed