Archive for the ‘Assassination’ Category
Virtual Assassination as a Counterterrorism tool
As part of the virtualization of terrorism it is worth considering what, if any, terrorist tactics can be applied in this new paradigm. One tactic, which can probably transfer from the real world to cyber environments is assassination, or in this case virtual-assassination. The tactic of assassination has value for a number of reasons. It can remove competent or charismatic leadership, damage morale and as a side effect can force an increase in security. So how would all this work in cyberspace? You can’t of course physically murder someone there. But by looking at what assassination actually achieves it is possible to formulate a scenario that has a similar cyberspace effect. Read the rest of this entry »
Patterns of Political Assassination, Nigeria 2004-2006
Written September 2006.
Political Assassination has been highlighted as a primary security concern within Nigeria. The unstable nature of Nigeria’s democracy combined with use of armed factions has made assassination a widely used political tool. This pattern was brutally highlighted by the murder of gubernatorial candidate Funso Williams in his Lagos home on the 27 July 2006. Williams’s assailants remain unknown, but many believe his death was ordered by his political rivals, including some arrested as part of the ongoing enquiry. Recognizing the significance of these events, the Nigerian government called for the assistance of Scotland Yard in investigating this crime. Read the rest of this entry »
