Terrorism Worldwide, 2016

This third comprehensive chronology of international terrorist attacks covers 2016, during which the Islamic State suffered several battlefield reversals yet continued its operations as the most active, well-financed and well-armed terrorist group worldwide. Domestic and international incidents around the world are covered and several trends are observed. A new format and organization allows readers to quickly access the most up-to-date information and make regional comparisons.

Edward Mickolus teaches at the University of North Florida, is a member of the Board of Advisors at the Daniel Morgan Graduate School in Washington, D.C. and is the president of Vinyard Software, Inc., which publishes datasets on international terrorism. A 33-year veteran of the US Central Intelligence Agency, he is the author of 35 books, including a series of multi-volume chronologies and biographies on international terrorism.

Edward Mickolus
Format: softcover (7 x 10)
Pages: 260
Bibliographic Info: bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2018
pISBN: 978-1-4766-7155-0
eISBN: 978-1-4766-3026-7
Imprint: McFarland

Introduction 1
2016 Incidents
Worldwide 7
Africa 9
Asia (East and South) 33
Australia and New Zealand 59
Europe; Western and Central Asia 62
Latin America and Caribbean 130
Middle East 138
United States and Canada 195
Appendix: Updates of Pre-2016 Incidents 223
Bibliography 247
Index 251

“Superior…highly recommended”—ARBA. Reviews of the previous editions: “A good source for quick, basic information on all types of terrorism. Recommended”—Choice; “This book would be the perfect gift for many politicians on both sides the aisle. The meticulous detail that Mickolus brings to the book is mind-numbing. This is a book not to be missed… “exhaustively researched and documented compilation”—ARBA; “meticulously researched…an indispensable reference work…. Highly recommended”—Reference Reviews.