THE INTELLIGENCE NATURE OF A TERRORIST ACT: THE CASE OF THE ASSASSINATION OF FRANZ FERDINAND

Abstract

Foreign states, based on their strategic national interests, always have target objects (including high-ranking officials) to obtain significant benefits from the target country through intelligence influence and penetration.

A terrorist act is a crucial means for achieving state interests through intelligence activities. In many cases, terrorist organizations and states share common targets. The execution of terrorist attacks under the cover of intelligence services provides a favorable condition for the covert and successful realization of state objectives.