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Dekmejian, Richard Hrair was born on August 3, 1933 in Aleppo, Syria. Son of Hrant H. and Vahede V. (Matossian) Dekmejian. came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1955.
(Since 9/11, images of fanatical jihadists have become the...)
Since 9/11, images of fanatical jihadists have become the international symbol of terrorism. In the wake of the attacks, journalists and academics alike have taken up the task of trying to make sense of these seemingly alien terrorist organizations. Many of these sources have perpetuated the idea that terrorists are unknowable or irrational. What is often missed is the degree to which terrorists have motivations that can be grasped and understood. In his new text, Dekmejian places terrorism within a spectrum of political violence, creating a typology of terror based on scale and intent as well as by type of actor--from isolated attacks by individual bombers, to large scale attacks against state targets by organized networks, to state-sponsored genocide and politicide--thus facilitating comparisons across multiple cases. As well, the book's model of conflict is informed by game theory, enriched with understandings of psychological, cultural, and historical contexts, helping students focus on the strategies and desired outcomes of different parties to conflict. This analytic approach enables students to trace the changes in mutual perceptions and preferences between terrorists and their targets and leads to a fuller understanding of the causes and dynamics of political violence. The book's uniquely comprehensive coverage of terrorism includes extended cases on the IRA, the Tamil Tigers, Chechen rebels, Al Qaeda, Aum Shinrikyo, Hizbullah, and Hamas. Each case looks at the historical origins, political factors, leadership, and organization of the group to give context. Discussions of typical tactics, patterns of violence, the role of external actors, and outcomes help readers to explore possible solutions that might stop the cycle of violence and promote peaceful coexistence among the antagonists. Appendix materials include glossaries of terrorist groups and technical terms.
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( Troubled Waters presents a comprehensive analysis of th...)
Troubled Waters presents a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic dynamics of the Caspian basin. It examines the diverse issues and players in what has become a modern variant of the “Great Game” of the 19th century. Following a historical overview of the region and its oil industries, the book analyzes the domestic politics and the foreign policies of the five states bordering the Caspian – Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. It identifies all the external interests involved in the Caspian’s political rivalries and control over its resources and territory, including the US, the European powers, various nationalist movements, Islamic militants, national corporations and international corporations.
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(Identifies 91 fundamentalist groups now active in the Ara...)
Identifies 91 fundamentalist groups now active in the Arab world, as well as large organisations such as the Muslim Brotherhood. This edition seeks to explain the increase in violence within the Islamic world and reflects developments in the area over the past nine years.
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Dekmejian, Richard Hrair was born on August 3, 1933 in Aleppo, Syria. Son of Hrant H. and Vahede V. (Matossian) Dekmejian. came to the United States, 1950, naturalized, 1955.
Bachelor of Arts, University Connecticut, 1959; Master of Arts, Boston University, 1960; Middle East Institute certified, Columbia University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1966.
Member faculty State University of New York, Binghamton, 1964-1986. Professor, chairman department political science University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1986-1990, professor international business Marshall School Business. Also master Hinman College, 1971-1972.
Director University of Southern California Institute American Studies, since 2005. Lecturer Foreign Service Institute, Department Defense, Deputy State, 1976-1987. Visiting professor Columbia University, University Pennsylvania, 1977-1978.
Consultant Department State, Agency for International Development, United States Information Agency, United Nations, Department Defense.
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President Southern Tier Civic Ballet Company, 1973-1976. Served with Army of the United States, 1955-1957. Member American Political Science Association, Middle East Institute, Middle East Studies Association, International Institute Strategic Studies, International Political Science Association, Skull & Dagger, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Anoush Hagopian, September 19, 1954. Children: Gregory, Armen, Haig.