Rebalancing the Agenda. (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taylor, Max
• Is Part Of: Studies in conflict and terrorism. Volume 41:Number 7(2018)
• Page Start: 589
• Page End: 593
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Social conflict -- Periodicals; Terrorism -- Periodicals; 303.6
• DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2017.1311114
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-610X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In welcoming the recognition that victimization through terrorism is a significant factor in our thinking about terrorism, a case is made for greater engagement of Civil Society, through nongovernmental organizations, in the development of policy in this area. It argues for a rebalancing of policy toward the "passive victims" of terrorist activity, and a recognition that the lived experience of harm done by terrorism is not mitigated by either context or alleged justification. A case is also made for using the study of victimization as a focus for interdisciplinary work on terrorism, recognizing that expertise in this area lies both within and outwith government.