Does Terrorism work? With Professor Richard English

🔴 Does terrorism work? It does, - sometimes, as in the case of Israel. Today we explore the intricate world of terrorism through the lens of one of its leading experts, Professor Richard English. In his provocative book, “Does Terrorism Work?” Richard challenges the conventional belief and explores specific cases where terrorism appears to have influenced political events, like the jewish terrorism of the 1930s and 1940s. He compares the Irish Republican Army with Jewish terror groups like the Irgun, Lehi and Hagana, and argues that terrorism sometimes DOES achieve its strategic goals. This controversial stance forces us to rethink our assumptions about the effectiveness of such violent tactics. But Richards insights are not just academic. He dives into the root causes of terrorism, suggesting that political grievances, social injustices, and historical contexts play critical roles in fuelling such violence. This examination forces us to grapple with the uncomfortable reality that terrorism is not just senseless violence but a calculated strategy driven by deeper issues, showing that terrorists are not crazy psychopaths. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 05:40 The Root Cause 10:00 Do you condemn Hamas 14:45 Does Terrorism work 18:30 Palestinian flourishing 23:20 The consequences of dehumanisation 26:50 The global move to the right 28:00 The youth is where the hope lies 31:40 The amnesia of Empires 33:45 Fear of the ruling class 36:10 Violence and counter violence 43:25 Civil war in Israel 48:30 Terrorists are not crazy 51:36 The root cause 2 55:30 More than one War