Potential for Terrorism Within the Soviet Union in the 21st Century

• NCJ Number: 128965
• Journal: Terrorism Volume: 13 Issue: 1 Dated: (January-February 1990) Pages: 53-64
• Author(s): R J Maley
• Date Published: 1990
• Length: 12 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Theoretical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The collapsing political and economic structures, the rise of Islamic nationalism, and the defeat in Afghanistan are viewed as contributing factors to potential terrorism in the Soviet Union.

Abstract

These factors are discussed within the framework of nationalist terrorism. An attempt is made to predict, based on the current trends, sociopolitical results if nationalistic terrorism becomes a reality in the Soviet Union. 62 notes (Author abstract)