214 Revista del Instituto Español de Estudios Estratégicos Núm. 1 / 2013 according to the authors, Fernando Ibáñez and Miguel Ángel Esteban, it is possible to outline and identify the most-used tactics in their attacks, contributing to the neutralisation of this significant risk to international security. In another article, Luis de la Corte offers his findings on the convergence which, in his judgement, is taking place between the criminal activity of international organised crime and the main organisations of jihadist terrorism. In the words of the author, we are facing a worrying tendency which has been observable over the last few years and requires greater attention to the phenomenon on the part of governments and multilateral organisations. For his part, Miguel Guindo writes about the different types of relationship between an insurgent movement and the civil population in a conflict where the rebels intend to obtain the resources which will guarantee their own survival. Over and above the value that the natural resources desired by the insurgents may have, Guindo puts forward other aspects for consideration, in particular, factors of culture or identity, society or politics. The use of unmanned drones precisely to combat armed insurgent movements and terrorist organisations is analysed by Javier Jordán in his article. This is a more and more widely-used weapon which also generates intense debates from the perspective of International Law. Jordán draws attention to the use of drones in the conflict in Yemen, which have not had such media repercussions as those deployed in Pakistan. The author reaches the conclusion that although the Al Qaeda faction on the Arabian Peninsula has been eroded, the unmanned drones are not being as effective as intended in the counter-insurgency struggle. A range of aspects of new information technologies are dealt with in two articles in this issue: the first, written by Manuel Torres Soriano, presents “cyber-optimism” and “cyber-pessimism” as the two main options in the analysis of the role that the internet is playing in social conflicts and political change. The question that is dealt with is whether the “network of networks” is a force for democracy and the opening up of authoritarian regimes, or whether, on the other hand, it is a new instrument in the service of those who are not willing to allow the existence of dissident opinions. Meanwhile, the second, written by Yaiza Rubio and Félix Brezo, centres its attention on the possible risk that maps disseminated over the internet, such as the celebrated Google Earth, might add to the vulnerability of national security systems. A motion to restrict internet access to areas that are sensitive on national security grounds is being planned in parliament. Finally, the economic and legal aspects of security and defence area also present in this issue. Antonio Fonfría contributes a highly-detailed study of public spending on defence with a few suggestions so that their inclusion in state budgets is more self-explanatory and to allow a better understanding on the part of the public. Fonfría considers that an effort should be made to adapt budget techniques to the reality of defence costs.
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