Terrorism

Paper Summary:

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the issue of the new terrorism threat. Specifically, the paper examines the strategies implemented to counter the new terrorism threat (post 9/11) and whether these strategies have been successful. It also looks at many possible long-term strategies to counter this new terrorism.

Outline:
Protections Already in Place
Protecting Internal Hubs
Target Hardening and Displacement
Chemical and Biological WMDs
Container Security
Future Strategic Theories

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"One way to do this is to enlist the aid of other Middle Eastern nations and their moderate populations. Mockaitis states, "Finally, the moderate majority in key Arab states must be persuaded to support the war or to at least stop supporting Al Qaeda. This last task will be the most difficult to achieve since it requires some significant changes in US foreign policy." So far, gaining the support of other Middle Eastern countries has not been accomplished, and those that do have good relations with the West often suffer attacks inside their borders from terrorist organizations. This is true of Saudi Arabia, who Osama bin Laden feels has turned its support to the West and so has become a nation of infidels. Many experts recommend a change in U.S. foreign policy to gain more support from Arab nations and their populations, rather than driving them away with actions such as the invasion of Iraq, which has resulted in animosity toward the U.S. by many nations around the world, including the Middle East neighbor, Iran."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Higgie, Dell. "Combatting Terrorism: Dell Higgie Surveys the International Counter-Terrorism Scene." New Zealand International Review 30.1 (2005): 2+.
• Lsser, Ian O., et al. Countering the New Terrorism. Santa Monica, CA: Rand, 1999.
• Mockaitis, Thomas R. "Winning Hearts and Minds in the 'War on Terrorism'." Grand Strategy in the War against Terrorism. Ed. Thomas R. Mockaitis and Paul B. Rich. London: Frank Cass, 2003. 21-38.
• Noricks, Darcy M.E. "Can the US Counter the New Terrorism? Counterterrorism Leadership Must Shift from Dept. of Defense to State Dept., Says Defense Analyst." Whole Earth Fall 2002: 25+.
• O'Brien, Kevin A. "Information Age, Terrorism and Warfare." Grand Strategy in the War against Terrorism. Ed. Thomas R. Mockaitis and Paul B. Rich. London: Frank Cass, 2003. 183-206.

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