Research Note: Observations of Suicidal Terrorists in Action

Speckhard, Anne; Tarabrina, Nadejda; Краснов, В.; Akhmedova, Khapta

doi:10.1080/09546550490490721

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“…But by dying, she gets closer to her beloved. 54 Another element in discussions of the 'Black Widows' is that they often portray the women suicide bombers as incapable of making their own choices to participate in terrorism and war. They had no reason to live'.…”

Section: Women Terrorists and The 'Beautiful Soul' Narrativementioning

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Women fighters and the ‘beautiful soul’ narrative

Sjoberg¹

2010

Int. rev. Red Cross

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This article explores women's presence in military forces around the world, looking both at women's service as soldiers and at the gendered dimensions of their soldiering particularly, and soldiering generally. It uses the 'beautiful soul' narrative to describe women's relationship with war throughout its history, and explores how this image of women's innocence of and abstention from war has often contrasted with women's actual experiences as soldiers and fighters.

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Women fighters and the ‘beautiful soul’ narrative

Sjoberg¹

2010

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“…Speckhard explains, "While family structure is still traditional, it is common for Chechen women to attend university." 21 The female suicide bombers reflect this fact, as 65% of the studied bombers had finished high school and the other 35% were either currently in college or had finished their studies. 22 Further information about the autonomy of the Chechen females can be seen in the table on the previous page.…”

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“…21 The female suicide bombers reflect this fact, as 65% of the studied bombers had finished high school and the other 35% were either currently in college or had finished their studies. 22 Further information about the autonomy of the Chechen females can be seen in the table on the previous page. The literacy rate of Chechen women in particular is unknown, but the literacy rate of Chechnya is around 93%.…”

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“…Both genders in [the sample had suffered violent losses of family members]." 10 Second, the stress on emotions undermines the agency of the women. According to their studies, there was "strong willingness to martyr oneself on behalf of one's country and independence from Russia" with motives of enacting social justice and expressing their political grievances.…”

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“…The scholars state that "the use of women bombers on planes, trains, and in the subways has implanted in Russians a feeling of all-pervasive danger, potentially presenting anytime and anywhere, from the gentler of genders." 12 There are numerous other theories worth mentioning before introducing the paper's argument. Alisa Stack's study for the National Defense Unit focuses on the organizational level of terrorism.…”

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Behind the Veil: A Study of Chechen Black Widows' Web

Toto¹

2015

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Why is the proportion of female terrorist attacks in Chechnya high compared to the rest of the world? Chechnya has undergone years of trauma, and a number of Chechen females, labeled “black widows,” have attempted to enact social justice through terrorism. however, why is it that fewer females are engaged in terrorist attacks in other war-stricken parts of the world? To explain why Chechnya is an outlier in this respect, this article will analyze Chechen terrorism on the individual, organizational, and strategic levels and then compare these findings to the terrorist dynamics of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. This comparison will allow the reader to gain a better understanding of the types of environments that are more likely to foster female participation in terrorist attacks.

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Prevention Strategies and Promoting Psychological Resilience to Bioterrorism Through Communication

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Risk Assessment and Risk Communication Strategies in Bioterrorism Preparedness

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This paper examines the challenges that governments and civil society faces in preparing for bioterrorist attacks -the challenges of reporting bioterrorism in the media, the psychological responses that are likely and how to deal with them, how terrorism may disrupt the political processes and how to respond to the needs of the population for calming, and accurate information while minimizing fear states and maximizing compliance with government instructions. It examines the psychological dimensions of mass bioterrorist attacks on the civil population and government responses, working first from the normal government expectation of panic to a more modulated recognition background research for this paper. that even when panic does occur, such as increased attachment, cohesive, and supportive societal behaviors in response to disaster situations. Likewise, this paper addresses medical, psychiatric, psychosocial, and informational needs that are likely to be encountered in the face of "invisible" threats and makes suggestions for designing risk communication strategies to address psychological contagion, acute and posttraumatic responses, and to maximize resilience in the face of the increased bioterror threats of today's world. Today's terrorists are skillful in their manipulation of mass media to amplify the effects of their attacks. In response, governments must be equally prepared and ready to remain calm and truthful in their communication in times of crisis, and must not compromise the core values of democracy in taking up the defense against terrorism.

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Research Note: Observations of Suicidal Terrorists in Action

Cited by 19 publications

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Women fighters and the ‘beautiful soul’ narrative

Women fighters and the ‘beautiful soul’ narrative

Behind the Veil: A Study of Chechen Black Widows' Web

Prevention Strategies and Promoting Psychological Resilience to Bioterrorism Through Communication

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