ABSTRACT
The goal of this chapter is to articulate a structural theory of terrorism by first making a theoretical argument connecting terrorism and the WS. Second, criminological theories will be reviewed since any new theory must be examined based on the existing theories in the discipline. Third, an attempt will be made to present a coherent structural theory of terrorism, based on Fanon’s structural theory of violence that was developed relative to African colonialism. This discussion focuses on political and economic repression and external intervention as sources of violent revolt. Fourth, the argument turns to the effects of colonialism in Africa and the reasons why West African countries have not participated in international terrorism. Different arguments such as resilience of tradition are presented to buttress the position of this book.
