Sea Tiger success threatens the spread of copycat tactics

Article Abstract:

There were at least three terrorist attacks by sea in 2000, the most sophisticated of which was initiated by the Liberation of Tigers of Tamil Eelam, and resulted in the sinking of a Sti Lanka passenger ship. Details of the attack are presented.

Cover Story

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Intelligence failures exposed by Tamil Tiger airport attack

Article Abstract:

The Tamil Tigers' surprise and devastating attack on Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike airport highlighted the inadequate intelligence capabilities of Sri Lanka's govenment. Details of the attack are discussed.

Military policy, Airports

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Case study: the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

Article Abstract:

The actvities of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka demonstrate the evolution of the use of aircraft in terrorism. These activities include pilot training, the procurement of aircraft, missile attacks on aircraft, and the attack on Sri Lanka's largest airport.

Planning

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