The Terrorism Threat And U S Government Responses

Author : USAF Institute for National Security Studies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Cyberterrorism
ISBN : UOM:39015055613932

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The Terrorism Threat and U.S. Government Responses by USAF Institute for National Security Studies Pdf

The dual mission of the USAF Institute for National Security Studies is to promote national security research for the Department of Defense within the military academic community and to support the Air Force national security education program. INSS coordinates and focuses outside thinking in various disciplines and across services to develop new ideas for USAF and DOD policy making. Located within the staff of the Dean of the Faculty at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, INSS is an independent research center supported by various DOD organizations. In addition to the USAF Academy Dean, the primary INSS sponsor is the National Security Policy Division, Nuclear and Counterproliferation Directorate, Headquarters US Air Force (AF/XONP). The Institute helps to develop research topics, select researchers, administer sponsored research, and host conferences and workshops that facilitate the dissemination of information to a wide range of private and government organizations. Its research centers on arms control, proliferation, regional security, environmental security, information operations, Air Force policy, and space policy.

Author : James M. Smith,William C. Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1410212785

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The Terrorism Threat and U. S. Government Response by James M. Smith,William C. Thomas Pdf

CONTENTS Foreword: Twenty-First Century Terrorism Terrorism Threat and Response: A Policy Perspective The Terrorist Threat The Terrorist Threat in Strategic Context The Changing Nature of Terrorism WMD Terrorism: Hype or Reality The Cyber Threat Prevention, Preemption, Deterrence, and Denial Domestic Preemption Combating International Terrorism Antiterrorism Via Counterproliferation Intelligence Responding to and Organizing for Terrorism The Military's Response to Domestic WMD Terrorism International Incident Response Organizing to Combat 21st Century Terrorism Epilogue: A Terrorism Agenda for the United States About the Contributors

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health,Committee on Responding to the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003-08-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309167925

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Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism by Institute of Medicine,Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health,Committee on Responding to the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism Pdf

The Oklahoma City bombing, intentional crashing of airliners on September 11, 2001, and anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001 have made Americans acutely aware of the impacts of terrorism. These events and continued threats of terrorism have raised questions about the impact on the psychological health of the nation and how well the public health infrastructure is able to meet the psychological needs that will likely result. Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism highlights some of the critical issues in responding to the psychological needs that result from terrorism and provides possible options for intervention. The committee offers an example for a public health strategy that may serve as a base from which plans to prevent and respond to the psychological consequences of a variety of terrorism events can be formulated. The report includes recommendations for the training and education of service providers, ensuring appropriate guidelines for the protection of service providers, and developing public health surveillance for preevent, event, and postevent factors related to psychological consequences.

Author : William R Farrell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000306606

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The U.s. Government Response To Terrorism by William R Farrell Pdf

This book examines the organizational problems faced by the U.S. government in developing an effective strategy to counter terrorism and presents a detailed history of U.S. counter-terrorist policy since 1972. Dr. Farrell offers a working definition of terrorism, reviews its international, transnational, nonterritorial, and domestic forms, then focuses on the activities of those U.S. government agencies directly concerned with the prevention or neutralization of terrorism Critical of existing programs and of the fact that counter-terrorist activities seem to have a low priority among the duties of the relevant agencies' key executives, he concludes that the development of a clear, reasonable, and effective strategy against terrorism has been unnecessarily delayed. He is doubtful whether, even now, a satisfactory arrangement has been achieved. Beyond looking strictly at governmental agency responses to terrorism, Dr. Farrell considers the sociological, legal, and operational factors that would be brought into play should military forces be employed to quell a terrorist attack and also addresses the nature and extent of the terrorist threat to U.S. businesses.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : National security
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063208115

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Threat of Terrorism and Government Responses to Terrorism by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs Pdf

Author : Us National Security Council
Publisher : Cosimo Reports
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1646795768

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National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism by Us National Security Council Pdf

"Together we must affirm that domestic terrorism has no place in our society." -President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism (June 2021) National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism (June 2021) conveys the Biden Administration's view of domestic terrorism and strategy on how to deal with it. What is domestic terrorism? As defined by this report, it is based on a range of violent ideological motivations, including racial bigotry and anti-government feeling, and it can take several forms, from lone actors and small groups to violent militias.

Author : United States. National Commission on Terrorism
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Terrorism
ISBN : PURD:32754070792035

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The Report of the National Commission on Terrorism by United States. National Commission on Terrorism Pdf

Author : Raphael F. Perl
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437927238

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International Terrorism by Raphael F. Perl Pdf

Examines international terrorist actions, threats, U.S. policies and responses as of 2007. Contents: (1) The War on Terrorism; (2) The Threat of Terrorism; (3) Trends in Terrorism; (4) U.S. Policy Response; (5) U.S. Policy Tools to Combat Internat. Terrorism: Diplomacy/Constructive Engagement; Public Diplomacy; Econ. Sanctions; Econ. Inducements; Covert Action; Extradition/Law Enforcement Cooperation; Rewards for Info. Program; Military Force; International Conventions; Other Potential Policy Tools; An Internat. Court for Terrorism; Media Self-Restraint; (6) Policy Reform and the 9/11 Comm. Recommend.; (7) U.S. Interagency Coordination Framework and Selected Programs; (8) Program Enhancement Issues and Options: Allocation of Resources.

Author : Dean C. Alexander
Publisher : Terrace Books
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780299189334

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Business Confronts Terrorism by Dean C. Alexander Pdf

Central banks and stock exchanges are bombed. Suicide bombers ravage cinemas, nightclubs, and theaters. Planes crash into skyscrapers and government buildings. Multiple bombs explode on commuter trains. Thousands of people are killed and injured while millions are terrorized by these attacks. These scenarios could be part of a future Hollywood movie. Sadly, they are representative of previous terror attacks against industry and government interests worldwide. Moreover, they are harbingers of global terror threats. Industry constitutes a prime target of contemporary terrorism. This timely book analyzes the threats companies face due to terrorism, industry responses to these dangers, and terrorism’s effects on conducting business in the post-9/11 environment. Dean C. Alexander details the conventional and unconventional terror capabilities facing industry. He describes the activities of terrorists in the economic system and the ways they finance their operations. Alexander discusses how companies can reduce terrorist threats and that corporate security can minimize political violence. He outlines the dynamics of the public-private partnership against terrorism: government aiding industry, business supporting government, and tensions between the two. He also delineates terrorism’s effects—financial, physical, and emotional—on workers and employers. He highlights the negative financial and economic consequences of terrorism. He discusses the impact of terrorism on traditional business practices and concludes with an assessment of future trends.

Author : Yonah Alexander,Charles K. Ebinger
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015005444008

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Political Terrorism and Energy by Yonah Alexander,Charles K. Ebinger Pdf

Author : Robert H. Kupperman,Darrell Melvin Trent
Publisher : Stanford, Calif. : Hoover Institution Press, Stanford University
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035460190

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Terrorism by Robert H. Kupperman,Darrell Melvin Trent Pdf

Selected readings: Bowman H. Miller and Charles A Russell-The evolution of revolutionary warfare: from Mao to Marighella and Meinhof ; Maynard H. Stephens-The oil and natural gas industries: A potential target of terrorists; Robert H. Kupperman, Richard H. Wilcox, and Harvey A. Smith-Crisis management: some opportunities; James P. Bennett and Thomas L. Saaty-Terrorism: Patterns for negotiation: a case study using hierarchies and holarcharies; Yonah Alexander-Terrorism, the media, and the police; Martin E. Silverstein-The medical survival of victims of terrorism; Francis A. Bolz Jr.-Hostage confrontation and rescue.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:227919991

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International Terrorism: Threat, Policy, and Response by Anonim Pdf

This report examines international terrorist actions, threats, U.S. policies and responses. It reviews the nation's use of tools at its disposal to combat terrorism, from diplomacy, international cooperation, and constrictive engagement to physical security enhancement, economic sanctions, covert action, and military force.

Author : Walter Laqueur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UVA:X004701473

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The New Terrorism by Walter Laqueur Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309182720

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Making the Nation Safer by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Committee on Science and Technology for Countering Terrorism Pdf

Vulnerabilities abound in U.S. society. The openness and efficiency of our key infrastructures â€" transportation, information and telecommunications systems, health systems, the electric power grid, emergency response units, food and water supplies, and others â€" make them susceptible to terrorist attacks. Making the Nation Safer discusses technical approaches to mitigating these vulnerabilities. A broad range of topics are covered in this book, including: Nuclear and radiological threats, such as improvised nuclear devices and "dirty bombs;" Bioterrorism, medical research, agricultural systems and public health; Toxic chemicals and explosive materials; Information technology, such as communications systems, data management, cyber attacks, and identification and authentication systems; Energy systems, such as the electrical power grid and oil and natural gas systems; Transportation systems; Cities and fixed infrastructures, such as buildings, emergency operations centers, and tunnels; The response of people to terrorism, such as how quality of life and morale of the population can be a target of terrorists and how people respond to terrorist attacks; and Linked infrastructures, i.e. the vulnerabilities that result from the interdependencies of key systems. In each of these areas, there are recommendations on how to immediately apply existing knowledge and technology to make the nation safer and on starting research and development programs that could produce innovations that will strengthen key systems and protect us against future threats. The book also discusses issues affecting the government's ability to carry out the necessary science and engineering programs and the important role of industry, universities, and states, counties, and cities in homeland security efforts. A long term commitment to homeland security is necessary to make the nation safer, and this book lays out a roadmap of how science and engineering can assist in countering terrorism.

Author : Brian Michael Jenkins,John Godges
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780833058386

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The Long Shadow of 9/11 by Brian Michael Jenkins,John Godges Pdf

This book provides a multifaceted array of answers to the question, In the ten years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, how has America responded? In a series of essays, RAND authors lend a farsighted perspective to the national dialogue on 9/11's legacy. The essays assess the military, political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and even moral implications of U.S. policymaking since 9/11. Part One of the book addresses the lessons learned from America's accomplishments and mistakes in its responses to the 9/11 attacks and the ongoing terrorist threat. Part Two explores reactions to the extreme ideologies of the terrorists and to the fears they have generated. Part Three presents the dilemmas of asymmetrical warfare and suggests ways to resolve them. Part Four cautions against sacrificing a long-term strategy by imposing short-term solutions, particularly with respect to air passenger security and counterterrorism intelligence. Finally, Part Five looks at the effects of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. public health system, at the potential role of compensation policy for losses incurred by terrorism, and at the possible long-term effects of terrorism and counterterrorism on American values, laws, and society.--Publisher description.