All active terrorist groups in the world in one concise volume. Detailed, verified information on key attributes, detailed backgrounders as well as basic data on structure, leadership, ideology and area of operations. Complemented with in-depth analytical pieces, the book is designed to suit the needs of professionals, journalists, academic researchers and university students. Based on a unique effort of the Athena Institute, the Worldwide Terror List 2015 - Global Assessment of Active Terrorist Organizations Basic Edition is the essential guide to understand 21st century terrorism.