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Homework: Law- Criminal Writing- Counterterrorism Efforts Paper
Counterterrorism measures are taken to reduce the vulnerability of forces, individuals and property to terrorist attacks. Counterterrorism includes counter force activities and containment by military force, intelligence and civil agencies. Effective counter terrorism strategies must be risk based, intelligence driven and comprehensive, employing all elements and aspects of national and international security functions, measures and operations. These strategies combine both hard and soft power elements such as civilian oversight, military support, policy changes, multilateral diplomacy and an adaptive response model supported by security and intelligence reports. Because terrorism knows no boundaries, counter terrorism requires partnerships with those who share a commitment to counter terrorism.
Issues for Consideration
1. What roles do international and regional organizations play in facilitating the building of military and national security capacities?
2. What can multilateral organizations do to assist counter terrorism efforts?
3. How do international and regional organizations empower traditional capacities for peace and security?
4. What are the potential costs and/or benefits of disrupting the leadership structure of a terrorist organization?
5. Why are low level operatives generally the most radical in terrorist organizations and how can this divergence being exploited to disrupt the organization?
6. What methods can be employed to decrease trust within a terrorist organization?
7. Does the splintering of terrorist groups lead to more manageable threats or heightened violence from increased competition?
8. What are some critical vulnerabilities faced by all terrorist groups that may be exploited?
9. How do terrorists dea with the organizational trade offs between security and efficacy?