Effectively Countering Terrorism: The Challenges of Prevention, Preparedness and Response - Hardcover

Beyer, Cornelia; Bauer, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845193032 ISBN 13: 9781845193034

Publisher: Liverpool University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Since September 11, 2001, the pressure on Al Qaeda has increased. Training sanctuaries and havens have been eliminated, and numerous fighters of the organisation have been killed, captured or are in hiding. Today, Al Qaeda can be understood -- according to many analysts -- much more as an ideological platform than an operative terror organisation: Bin Laden and al-Zawahiri cannot provide tactical leadership. But they pose a new, more virtual threat insofar as recruitment, training and indoctrination, as well as propaganda, have moved to small cell operations in virtually every country, under the Al Qaeda ideological banner. The stark fact is that the execution of the global war on terrorism has not decreased international terrorism directed against the West. In view of this apparent failure of present strategies, the editors have sought the opinions of eight distinguished scholars and experts in the field to reflect on the following questions: What additional actions are required in counter-terrorism policy to reverse the increase in terror-directed activities? What are the main shortcomings of current policy initiatives? And, what policy recommendations can they make as a result of recent developments in counter-terrorism theory and new data on terror perpetrators and incidents? Their answers set out in this volume provide important contributions -- academic, scientific, and practical -- to the debate on how to effectively counter terrorism, which methods to pursue, and which means to apply. The volume is structured in three parts: Possible anticipatory actions in the context of counter-terrorism and prevention; the question of reasonable reaction to a perceived or real threat; and discussion on the effects of an attack and how to deal with them.

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Review:

"This book is a valuable enrichment for understanding one of the most challenging security political topics of the 21st century. In a most interesting and deeply analytical way the reader gets explanations concerning not only the roots and forms of modern terrorism but also how to effectively develop strategies for increasing security." --Franco Algieri, Director of Research, Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES)

"Effectively Countering Terrorism is an outstanding contribution on one of the most pressing issues of our time. It should be read by policy-makers and academics alike. The volume analyses and discusses the most significant questions related to the struggle against terrorism and makes important recommendations on the current practice." --Janis A. Emmanouilidis, Stavros Costopoulos Research Fellow, Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), Athens

"This is a fine, forward-looking collection of penetrating analyses on preventing, countering and responding to terrorism. New voices gives us new insights from around the world." --I. William Zartman, Jacob Blaustein Professor Emeritus of International Organization and Conflict Resolution, School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University

"The fight against global terrorism has been fought on two fronts: with military force, and with attempts to democratize countries where terrorists have found safe haven. Success from either approach has not been promising. The editors of this book have brought together eight scholars with expertise in terrorism studies to provide answers for questions: How can terrorism be prevented? How can terrorism be countered? And, what has to be considered in the aftermath of a terrorist attack? The complexity of issues related to combating terrorism becomes more clear in the reading of these essays." --"Reference & Research Book News"

This book is a valuable enrichment for understanding one of the most challenging security political topics of the 21st century. In a most interesting and deeply analytical way the reader gets explanations concerning not only the roots and forms of modern terrorism but also how to effectively develop strategies for increasing security. Franco Algieri, Director of Research, Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES)"

Effectively Countering Terrorism is an outstanding contribution on one of the most pressing issues of our time. It should be read by policy-makers and academics alike. The volume analyses and discusses the most significant questions related to the struggle against terrorism and makes important recommendations on the current practice. Janis A. Emmanouilidis, Stavros Costopoulos Research Fellow, Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), Athens"

This is a fine, forward-looking collection of penetrating analyses on preventing, countering and responding to terrorism. New voices gives us new insights from around the world. I. William Zartman, Jacob Blaustein Professor Emeritus of International Organization and Conflict Resolution, School of Advanced International Studies, The Johns Hopkins University"

The fight against global terrorism has been fought on two fronts: with military force, and with attempts to democratize countries where terrorists have found safe haven. Success from either approach has not been promising. The editors of this book have brought together eight scholars with expertise in terrorism studies to provide answers for questions: How can terrorism be prevented? How can terrorism be countered? And, what has to be considered in the aftermath of a terrorist attack? The complexity of issues related to combating terrorism becomes more clear in the reading of these essays. "Reference & Research Book News""

"The fight against global terrorism has been fought on two fronts: with military force, and with attempts to democratize countries where terrorists have found safe haven. Success from either approach has not been promising. The editors of this book have brought together eight scholars with expertise in terrorism studies to provide answers for questions: How can terrorism be prevented? How can terrorism be countered? And, what has to be considered in the aftermath of a terrorist attack? The complexity of issues related to combating terrorism becomes more clear in the reading of these essays." --Reference & Research Book News

About the Author:

Cornelia Beyer is Lecturer in security studies at the University of Hull. Michael Bauer is a Research Fellow at the Center for Applied Policy Research (CAP) in Munich, Germany.

About this edition

• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1845193032
• ISBN 13: 9781845193034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248