Radiological Terrorism

A Global Threat
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-73332-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Routledge Global Security Studies

This book addresses radiological terrorism, and the significant threats it poses to the public, the economy, and the environment across the globe.

The work assesses the global radiological security issues associated with the illicit acquisition of radioactive substances by non-State actors, in particular terrorist groups, for malicious purposes. The book also examines the risks posed by ‘sealed radioactive sources’ used extensively in medical and industrial applications worldwide, and which may be used in acts of terrorism, and in illicit transnational trafficking. Moreover, the book provides an assessment of the international legal and institutional frameworks governing radiological security and radiological counter-terrorism. It highlights the inherent deficiencies and inadequacies which the international community needs to address, with a view to effectively counter the evolving and emerging radiological terrorism threats worldwide. Furthermore, the book discusses the transnational nature of radiological terrorism and the need for multilateral co-operation, to counter the global radiological threats and effectively mitigate the risks posed to the public, the economy, and ecological systems.

This book will be of interest to students of terrorism studies, security studies, nuclear non-proliferation, science and technology studies, and International Relations.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Reference, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ghiassee, Bahram

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Staatsbürgerkunde, Staatsbürgerschaft, Zivilgesellschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Internationale Organisationen und Institutionen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Nationale und Internationale Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Konflikt- und Friedensforschung, Rüstungskontrolle, Abrüstung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. Radiological Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation of Risk 3. Radioisotopes: Applications and Production Technologies 4. Nuclear and Radiological Incidents and Illicit Trafficking Databases 5. Cases of Illicit Acquisition and Trafficking in Radioactive Materials 6. The International Legal Framework Governing Radiological Terrorism 7. The International Institutional Framework Governing Radiological Terrorism 8. Concluding Remarks and Recommendations

Über Autor(innen)

Bahram Ghiassee is a Visiting Academic in International Nuclear Law and International Environmental Law, in the Physics Dept, at University of Surrey, UK. He is a member of the International Nuclear Law Association (Brussels), and a chartered member of the Nuclear Institute (UK). Bahram Holds dual qualifications in International Law (LLB & LLM, University of London), and Nuclear Science & Technology (PhD, Imperial College London).