Can a Copycat Effect be Observed in Terrorist Suicide Attacks?

Suicide attacks, bombings, explosions became the part of daily life in Iraq. Consequently, the threat of terrorism put the Iraqi construction sector in the face of unique and unusual challenges that not seen on other countries. These challenges can have extensive impact on construction projects. This paper seeks to examine the impact of the terrorist attacks on construction industry and determine the extent to which the impact of terrorism on construction projects in terms of cost, schedule, and quality. This study adapted quantitative and qualitative approaches to collect data using questionnaire survey and interviews, as well as historical data. The study focused on projects that have been the target of terrorist strikes in Diyala governorate. A variety of statistical procedures were employed in data analysis. The results revealed the extent to which terrorist attacks impact construction projects in terms of cost, time, and quality. The results of this study will enhance the awareness of all construction parties to the impact of the terrorist attacks against construction projects. Eventually, this can develop a risk management assessment and assist contractors to properly protect projects and buildings to minimize injuries and fatalities in the event of terrorism.

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Islam and Suicide Attacks

10.1017/9781108670524 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Pieter Nanninga

Keyword(s):

Suicide Attacks

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Exploration of the Hamas Suicide Attacks

Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (in Asia) ◽

10.1080/19370679.2012.12023205 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 106-120

Author(s):

Tianshe CHEN

Keyword(s):

Suicide Attacks

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Suicide Attacks and Hard Targets: An Empirical Examination

Defence and Peace Economics ◽

10.1080/10242694.2018.1509257 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 142-159 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

James A. Piazza

Keyword(s):

Empirical Examination ◽

Suicide Attacks

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Debating “Suicide” Attacks

Martyrdom in Modern Islam ◽

10.1017/cbo9781107477827.009 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 187-215

Author(s):

Meir Hatina

Keyword(s):

Suicide Attacks

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Extremism as a threat to the national security of Somalia

10.18411/lj-02-2021-272 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 70 (7) ◽

pp. 108-112

Author(s):

Ali Abdirahman Ali Abdirahman Ahmed

Keyword(s):

National Security ◽

Nongovernmental Organization ◽

Al Qaeda ◽

Aid Workers ◽

Military Presence ◽

Suicide Attacks ◽

The Military ◽

Independent Organization ◽

Islamic Courts

Al Shabaab is the largest militant organization fighting to oust the Somali government and the foreign military presence supporting it.1Al-shabab seeks to control the country in order to establish a society based on its rigid interpretation of Shariah law. Although based in Somalia, Al Shabaab also conducts attacks in neighboring countries, notably Kenya. Al Shabaab emerged as an independent organization around December 2006 after breaking away from the Islamic Courts Union (ICU), for which it had served as the military wing. Since the late 2000s, Al Shabaab has had close ties to Al Qaeda and other external extremism groups and has sought to frame the Somali struggle as part of a global jihadist movement. The group has engaged in bombings, suicide attacks, and armed assaults, especially against Somali government targets, private civilians, Christians, diplomats, foreign troops, and nongovernmental organization or aid workers .

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