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Annotated Bibliography and Outline
Annotated Bibliography
Ash, K. (2018). The War Will Come to Your Street: Explaining Geographic Variation in
Terrorism by Rebel Groups. International Interactions, 44(3), 411-436.
This article explores the geographic variation in terrorist attacks conducted by rebel groups. Ash analyzes data on terrorist attacks and examines the strategic considerations that influence where rebel groups choose to carry out attacks. The study finds that territorial control is a significant factor in determining the location of terrorist attacks. This source is highly relevant to my research question as it directly addresses the relationship between territorial control and the geographic distribution of terrorist attacks by insurgent groups.
Carter, D. B., Kaplan, M. L., & Schultz, K. A. (2022). The Geography of Separatist Violence.
International Studies Quarterly, 66(3), sqac030.
This article investigates the spatial patterns of separatist violence, providing insights into how territorial control influences the geographic distribution of attacks. The authors utilize a comprehensive dataset and employ spatial analysis to uncover trends and patterns in separatist violence. This source is pertinent to my research as it provides a specific focus on separatist violence, which is a form of insurgency, and its geographic distribution in relation to territorial control.
De la Calle, L., & Snchez-Cuenca, I. (2015). How armed groups fight: Territorial control and
violent tactics. Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, 38(10), 795-813.
This article looks at the relationship between the territorial control of armed groups and their choice of violent tactics. The authors argue that groups with territorial control are more likely to engage in direct guerilla warfare, while those without it resort to terrorism, i.e., bombings. This source contributes to my research by providing a nuanced understanding of how territorial control influences not just the location, but also the nature of insurgent violence.
Elden, S. (2007). Terror and territory. Antipode, 39(5), 821-845.
Elden provides a theoretical exploration of the relationship between terrorism, territory, and space, or rather the space of exception concept. The paper discusses how terrorist groups absence of territorial integrity and sovereignty to their advantage in the geographic distribution of attacks. It shows, for instance, that when there is little sovereign power over a space, terror training camps are more likely to emerge. This source is valuable for my research as it offers a conceptual framework for understanding the spatial aspects of terrorism, which can support analysis of the relationship between territorial control and the distribution of insurgent attacks.
Findley, M. G., & Young, J. K. (2012). Terrorism and civil war: A spatial and temporal approach
to a conceptual problem. Perspectives on Politics, 10(2), 285-305.
Findley and Young address the conceptual challenges in distinguishing between terrorism and civil war, employing a spatial and temporal analysis to clarify these distinctions. The paper provides a nuanced understanding of how insurgent violence, including terrorist attacks, is distributed across time and space. They show that terrorism is likely to occur prior to civil war in Latin America, and following civil war in...…the foundation for the new framework, drawing from the studies in the research.
2. Discussion on the relevance of these concepts to the research question, including territorial control, insurgency, geographic distribution, culture, and political-military arrangements.
IV. Development of the Theoretical Framework
1. Presentation of the new theoretical framework, clearly outlining its components, assumptions, and propositions.
2. Explanation of how the framework addresses the gaps and limitations identified in the literature review.
3. Illustration of how the framework can be applied to understand the relationship between territorial control and the geographic distribution of terrorist attacks.
V. Case Studies
1. Selection of specific insurgent groups or conflict zones as case studies to test and illustrate the applicability of the new framework.
2. Collection and analysis of data related to territorial control, insurgent strategies, and the geographic distribution of terrorist attacks.
3. Discussion on how the findings from the case studies support or challenge the propositions of the new framework.
VI. Implications and Applications
1. Exploration of the broader implications of the new framework for understanding insurgent violence and terrorism.
2. Discussion on how the framework can inform counterinsurgency strategies, military interventions, and humanitarian efforts.
3. Reflection on the potential applications of the framework in other contexts or areas of study.
VII. Conclusion
1. Summary of the key contributions of the new theoretical framework and its implications for understanding territorial control and terrorist attacks.
2. Reflection on the limitations of the framework and suggestions for future research and refinement.
3. Concluding thoughts on the significance of developing new theoretical approaches…
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