Structural determinants of international terrorism: The effects of hegemony and polarity on terrorist activity

Thomas J. Volgy; Lawrence E. Imwalle; Jeff J. Corntassel

doi:10.1080/03050629708434907

Structural determinants of international terrorism: The effects of hegemony and polarity on terrorist activity

Thomas J. Volgy, Lawrence E. Imwalle, Jeff J. Corntassel

Government and Public Policy, School of

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Abstract

This research focuses on a relatively unique approach to the study of international terrorism: systemic explanations of terrorist activity. Using the post-1945 world of international politics, the research explores the extent to which fluctuations in hegemonic capabilities, acceptance of hegemonic leadership, bipolar conflict, bipolar balance, and contagion effects can account for variation in international terrorist activity. Five hypotheses are tested, using five different measures of the dependent variable The results consistently underscore the importance of systemic approaches, and especially that of the diminution of hegemonic capabilities, as salient contextual considerations for a comprehensive explanation of international terrorism.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	207-231
Number of pages	25
Journal	International Interactions
Volume	23
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/03050629708434907
State	Published - 1997

Keywords

Bipolarity
Contagion effects
Hegemony
Terrorism

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Political Science and International Relations

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