Ethno-Nationalist Terrorism

Ethno-Nationalist organizations using terrorism may find narrow appeal (when compared to religious or ideological organizations)

While ethno-nationalist terrorism retains its symbolic character, its message is somewhat different, for every attack is in part meant to communicate the existence and essence of ethnic identity

Provocation remains a goal: ethno- nationalists seek polarizing reactions from governments but are usually more interested in provoking violent responses from other ethnic populations

Such violence tends to destroy the possibility of negotiated settlement  focuses on complete rupture with overlapping or neighboring ethnic groups

Although tremendous variation  two groups 1) Groups fighting for an end to their colonial status Example: Struggle to eject French from Algeria 2) Organizations fighting for independence or autonomy within a larger state’s “home” boarders Examples: ETA in Spain, Palestinians in Israel and Jordan