Counterterrorism Strategies

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The paper discusses how terrorism has become an international phenomenon due to modern means of technological and digital communication. The paper then explains the need to create a counterterrorism strategy that is defensive but also includes a proactive and integrated approach to the causes that motivate terrorist actions.

Outline:
Introduction
Understanding Causes and Communication
Technology and Counterterrorism
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"It is true that terrorism is not a new phenomenon in human history. Terrorist acts and tactics as a means of attaining social and political ends have been recorded throughout human history. There are however a number of critical differences between the terrorism of the past and modern terrorism. One of these differences is that modern terrorism makes use of contemporary technology, such as computers and the Internet. As one commentator on terrorism states; "....while terrorism has a long history; the current wave of this form of violence has been given impetus by a series of new developments in the post-World War II period. Any analysis of terrorism in the contemporary world must begin with a discussion of these developments" (Evans, 1979, p. 11)."

Sample of Sources Used:

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