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How terrorism has changed since the 1970s

From the extensive hijackings of the 1970s to the emergence of suicide bombers in the 1980s, a ne...

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15.21 12 Nov 2025


How terrorism has changed since the 1970s


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15.21 12 Nov 2025


From the extensive hijackings of the 1970s to the emergence of suicide bombers in the 1980s, a new book traces the evolution of terrorism in the mid to late 20th century.

Joining Seán to discuss is Jason Burke, Foreign Correspondent for the Guardian and author of ‘The Revolutionists: The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s’...


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