Terrorism and the State PB: Rethinking the Rules of State Responsibility - Paperbackby Tal Becker (Author) The alarming rise in international terrorist activity since the attacks of September 11th has generated intense debate about the principles by which state responsibility for private acts of terrorism is determined in international law. This book analyzes the legal principles that govern state responsibility for the conduct of non state actors and examines their relevance and effectiveness in an increasingly interconnected world.