Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism - by Robert Pape

In "Dying to Win," Robert Pape analyzes the phenomenon of suicide terrorism, offering a strategic and political explanation for why it occurs. Pape argues that suicide bombings are primarily a tactic of groups fighting for political control, not acts of religious fanaticism as often portrayed. He examines data from various suicide attacks around the world, revealing that they are typically used to resist foreign occupation or intervention. The book presents a systematic study of terrorist groups' motivations, emphasizing the political calculations behind suicide terrorism and offering a framework for understanding its strategic logic and potential for resolution.