Varför terrorism? - en studie av Irländska republikanska armén

Sammanfattning: Abstract This study has two aims: [X] to create an analytical framework consisting of factors that might trigger terrorism [X] to apply the analytical framework on the case of IRA, in order to be able to examine which factors that exist behind the appearance of terrorism in the current case To reach the first aim the author has studied the theoretical discourse on the complexed issue of terrorism. This has constituted the point of departure for the creation of an own analytical framework. The purpose of the framework is to bring clearness to why terrorism appears. The analytical framework is not only suited for application on the case of IRA, but for application on terrorismcases in general. To reach the second aim the framework was applied on the case of IRA. The aims of this study have been fulfilled through the method of qualitative text analysis. The research method has been applied on the theoretical discourse on terrorism as well as on the empirical texts that deal with the conflict in Northern Ireland and the NorthernIrish society in general. The results of the study suggest that factors triggering terrorism Favourable surroundings, Resources, Possibility to recruit members, Protracted armed conflict, Occupation, Strive for autonomy, Diplomatic deadlock, Poverty, and Specific events, or actions from the opponent all exist in the case at hand. The author would particularly like to highlight the importance of the Diplomatic deadlock and Poverty as terrorismtriggering factors.