Defence against terrorism : different dimensions and trends of an emerging threat / edited by Adil Duyan.

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NATO Advanced Training Course on Defence Against Terrorism: Different Dimentions and Trends of the Emerging Threat - Terrorism (2010 : Kabul, Afghanistan)

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TextSeries: NATO science for peace and security series. E, Human and societal dynamics ; ; v. 96.Publication details: Amsterdam ; Washington, D.C. : IOS Press, ©2012.Description: 1 online resourceContent type:

text

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computer

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9781614990352
1614990352
1280875925
9781280875922
1614990344
9781614990345

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Defence against terrorism.DDC classification:

363.325/17 23

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HV6431 .N38 2012eb

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DEFENCE AGAINST TERRORISM: DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS AND TRENDS OF AN EMERGING THREAT; Preface; Contents; Terrorism Overview; Civil Disorder, Crisis Communication, and Effective Disorder Management; Critical Issues in Homeland Security; The Role of Intelligence in Countering Terrorism; The 2008 Terrorist Attack on the Kabul Serena Hotel: Lessons from a Captured Suicide Bomber; Terrorism and Organized Crime; Future Trends in Terrorism; Legal Regulation of the Use of Lethal Force in Counterterrorist Operations: The Law Enforcement and Armed Conflict Paradigms; Subject Index; Author Index.

Summary: The traumas resulting from terrorism and political violence have profound implications for the stability and normal operation of modern societies, and a negative impact on the effectiveness and legitimacy of their governments. This publication presents articles from the NATO Advanced Training Course (ATC) 'Defence Against Terrorism: Different Dimensions and Trends of the Emerging Threat - Terrorism' held in Kabul, Afghanistan in May 2010. This course was attended by serving Afghan officers of various ranks and also by a number of Afghan civilians, and was designed to have a practical focus for the participants, all of whom were involved in counterterrorism operations. The book begins with an overview of terrorism, which sets the stage for the articles of the other contributors. Subjects covered in the remainder of the book include the importance of social stability to the fight against terrorism; adjustments to change; the role of intelligence and the importance of international cooperation between intelligence agencies; suicide bombing; terrorism and organized crime; as well as future trends in terrorism. This title will be of great interest to all those concerned with countering the threat from terrorism and political violence.

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"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Training Course on Defence Against Terrorism: Different Dimentions and Trends of the Emerging Threat - Terrorism, Kabul, Afghanistan, 23-27 May 2010"--Title page verso.

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The traumas resulting from terrorism and political violence have profound implications for the stability and normal operation of modern societies, and a negative impact on the effectiveness and legitimacy of their governments. This publication presents articles from the NATO Advanced Training Course (ATC) 'Defence Against Terrorism: Different Dimensions and Trends of the Emerging Threat - Terrorism' held in Kabul, Afghanistan in May 2010. This course was attended by serving Afghan officers of various ranks and also by a number of Afghan civilians, and was designed to have a practical focus for the participants, all of whom were involved in counterterrorism operations. The book begins with an overview of terrorism, which sets the stage for the articles of the other contributors. Subjects covered in the remainder of the book include the importance of social stability to the fight against terrorism; adjustments to change; the role of intelligence and the importance of international cooperation between intelligence agencies; suicide bombing; terrorism and organized crime; as well as future trends in terrorism. This title will be of great interest to all those concerned with countering the threat from terrorism and political violence.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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