Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Volume 28, Number 3 / May-June 2005 p. 201 - 223
ABSTRACT
This article provides a descriptive, operational analysis of the modern anarchist
movement, emphasizing the actions of the criminal anarchists and implications for
US law enforcement. It begins by explaining some core tenets of anarchist “theory,”
and its relationship to violence, then describes the structure, tactics and tradecraft
of militant anarchist activists. It concludes that Anarchism is a revolutionary movement,
not just a “protest group.” Clearly not all anarchists advocate or engage in
violence, but some do. Those individuals and factions pose a particular concern to
law enforcement. This article offers some practical recommendations to law enforcement
for preventing and managing those direct action attacks that may compromise
public safety.