Combating Terrorism in Northern Ireland

This unique book combines academic and practical (military, police and legal) accounts of the measures taken to combat terrorism in Northern Ireland over the last thirty-five years. James Dingley analyzes the effectiveness of such anti-terrorism measures and puts forward original suggestions as to why they succeeded or failed. Each chapter is written by a specialist in the relevant field. He identifies what constitutes effective counter-terrorist strategy and tactics, not only in Northern Ireland, but also what can be applied to other counter-terrorist campaigns and what cannot. This book therefore contains essential material for not only students and scholars with an interest in Northern Ireland but also to all readers with an interest in anti-terrorism around the world.