Pedantic Semantics or Strategic Discourse? The Politics of Talking about Terrorism

The language chosen by leaders to discuss terrorism and extremism has the power to shape and (de)legitimise particular strategic responses. Politically incorrect discourse will only lead to politically incorrect decisions.

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Main Author:	Sumpter, Cameron
Other Authors:	S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format:	Commentary
Language:	English
Published:	2016
Subjects:	Country and Region Studies Conflict and Stability Southeast Asia and ASEAN Terrorism Studies
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10356/81347 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40779
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Institution:	Nanyang Technological University
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Pedantic Semantics or Strategic Discourse? The Politics of Talking about Terrorism

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