On the relationship between democracy and terrorism
- 1 December 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Terrorism and Political Violence
- Vol. 7 (4) , 1-9
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09546559508427315
Abstract
This article raises some methodological issues concerning the Eubank and Weinberg analysis of democracy and terrorism. A case is made for the use of events data rather than the presence of terrorist groups. Eubank and Weinberg's classification of countries, as having or not having terrorist groups, is questioned. Further details of their criteria of classification are requested. Some alternative tests are indicated, which can be done when data become available.Keywords
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