Combating terrorism through a counter framing strategy. Our national strategy for combating terrorism, first published in february 2003, recognizes that we are at war and that protecting and defending the homeland, the american people, and their livelihoods remains our first and most solemn obligation. Strategies for combating international terrorism in. There is now more realization, especially after the difficulties experienced in iraq. The fight against terrorism is an everyday concern establish effective national strategies. Combating terrorism through a counterframing strategy by robert wesley ideology is of great importance to understanding all social movements, and the global jihadist movement is no exception. The challenge of measuring effectiveness introduction scope this report is designed to help the 110th congress better understand the characteristics and importance of measurement of counter terrorism activities, the dynamics of the phenomenon to be measured, i. The strategy of bosnia and herzegovina for preventing and combating terrorism for the period 2015 to 2020, is based, primarily, on the approach of the european union in preventing and combating terrorism. The most recent elucidation of our approach is the 2015 national security strategy document. The three principal approaches that define this toolkit include, i tactical.
In addition to addressing terrorism, this strategic framework encompasses targeted violence, such as attacks on schools, house of worship, public spaces, and transportation systems, and other forms of racially, ethnically, and religiously motivated violence that can overlap and intersect with terrorism. Council resolution 73 2001 pdf, which established the counter terrorism. Background and issues for congress summary on september 5, 2006, the white house released the 2006 national strategy for combating terrorism. This strategic approach was chosen especially bearing in mind fact that. Swedish ministry of justice, action plan to safeguard democracy.
The federal government has been moving toward recognizing terrorism and targeted violence as intertwined and interrelated for some time, but this is the first nationallevel strategy to explicitly. Government in our nations eforts to combat terrorism, and therefore they must be a part of an information sharing framework that supports an efective and efcient twoway fow of information enabling ofcials at all levels of government to counter and respond to threats. More than 2 years ago, in july 2000, gao testified before this subcommittee on this very topic and cited concerns over a potential proliferation of overarching national strategies. The strategies of terrorism the strategies of terrorism. Counter terrorism strategies strategies designed to decapitate networks through removing key figures in the movement are unlikely to force real changes, particularly in terms of islamic extremism as the ideology of.
Fy 2003 presidents budget document, securing the homeland, strengthening the nation. The paper is structured into six sections, starting with this introductory part. There is no better way to tell if a perception about terrorism is sound or if a counterterrorist strategy or tactic is likely to be successful than to examine with care the various responses that have been made by serious people. Oct 01, 2007 countering terrorism tops the list of americas devilish set of problems.
Preventing terrorism and countering violent extremism and. This strategy is organized around a single unifying principle. We must defeat the terrorists who threaten americas safety, prevent future attacks, and protect our national interests. Human rights, terrorism and counterterrorism ohchr. Jul 25, 2016 to defeat terrorism, a policy strategy should include three components.
Terrorism strategy, adopted by the general assembly in its resolution 60288, in which. N2 countering terrorism tops the list of americas devilish set of problems. Countering terrorism tops the list of americas devilish set of problems. The goals of terrorists and those who combat them are often diametrically opposed, but may also be tangential, with both sides achieving objectives and making progress according to. The capture of highvalue targets attracts headlines and engenders popular support. Prevention based upon intelligence experience of cote divoire. Oct 10, 2019 integrating counter terrorism strategy to political, economic and social development policies is an important part of the comprehensive approach. The revised defence policy of namibia identifies terrorism as a key strategic threat in its regional environment. The four pillar approach also encourages and enables member states to take a similarly integrated approach to countering terrorism on the national level and. National strategy for combating terrorism focuses on identifying and defusing threats before they reach our borders. Of the two generic approaches to combating terrorism, the kinetic approach receives greater visibility. Au we should also consider how best to develop a multilateral approach to the issue. This strategy positions the united states to exercise leadership in addressing a serious and urgent conservation and global security threat.
This requires a new approach to combatting and preventing terrorism. Foreign policy strategy for combating international terrorism. Decisively breaking this stasis in the war on terrorism must therefore be among the new presidential administrations highest priorities. This is important in a context that is witnessing the increased export and globalization of terrorism by groups such as alqaida and the islamic state in syria and the levant isil, or daesh, a trend that shows no sign of abating. Strategies in counter terrorism operations of the two generic approaches to combating terrorism, the kinetic approach receives greater visibility. With regard to our own efforts, our comprehensive approach for addressing wmd terrorism hinges on six objectives, and we will work across all objectives simultaneously to maximize our ability to.
In order to combat terrorism in central asia, there are a few issues to consider. Dec 20, 20 countering terrorism tops the list of americas devilish set of problems. Collective approaches to combating terrorism and organized crime cooperation in south eastern europe the need for cooperation. Strategies for combating international terrorism in central. Over the years, governments and their partners have built a counter terrorism toolkit. Counter terrorism strategies strategies designed to decapitate networks through removing key figures in the movement are unlikely to force real changes, particularly in terms of islamic extremism as the ideology of the movement has been disseminated and absorbed to the extent that there is little dependence on individuals to spearhead and focus it. Strategy sees terrorism as a growing strategic threat to the whole of europe. The purpose of this publication is to present the norwegian governments counter terrorism efforts, which are based on a strategic, comprehensive and broad national approach, on international. Interagency framework and agency programs to address the overseas threat, gao03165 washington, d. Observations on national strategies related to terrorism, gao03519t washington, d. Department of homeland security strategic framework for. Americans deal with terrorism and the threat of terrorism. Aug 19, 2014 little has appeared on the strategies terrorist organizations employ and the conditions under which these strategies succeed or fail.
The subtlety and longterm duration of the nonkinetic approach, as well as the patience and skill to implement it, receives far less attention. Combating terrorism, strategies and approaches william c. Within the nonmilitary approach, deradicalization program is very significant, especially in combating religion or ideologymotivated terrorism, given that the strategy not only aims to deconstruct extremist ideologies but also facilitates the rehabilitation and reintegration of excombatants and victims of violent extremism. National counterterrorism strategy 20182021 valtioneuvosto. This report examines the strategy in the context of its predecessor, released in 2003, and identifies issues and options for consideration by congress. The global terror threat and counterterrorism challenges. While we appreciate the nature of the difficult challenge before us, our strategy is based on the belief that sometimes the most difficult tasks are accomplished by the most direct means. Our current counterterrorism strategy, however, has clearly failed to do this. Indeed, many policymakers and terrorism analysts have emphasized the significance of ideology for determining the outcome.
Americans deal with terrorism and the threat of terrorism through enhanced investigative tools in hopes of interdicting terrorism before it strikes. Mar 07, 2019 a smart and tough approach to terrorism should include. A soft approach to counterterrorism seeks to undo the radicalization process by. Strategic framework for countering terrorism and targeted violence. Choosing among the counterterrorism strategy approaches. Strategies and approaches countering terrorism tops the list of americas devilish set of problems. Pdf an ideological response to combating terrorism the. Richard barrett coordinator of the analytical support and sanctions monitoring team cochair of the counter terrorism implementation task force working group on countering the use of the internet for terrorist purposes.
Alan krueger, david laitin, jitka maleckova, and alberto abadie, for example, have traced the effects of poverty, education, and political freedom on terrorist recruitment. Comparison of the security strategies of the united states. The third section focuses on causes of terrorism and insurgency. All states in region to combat terrorism must take coordinated action. Section 2815 of caatsa defines illicit finance as the financing of terrorism, narcotics trafficking, or pro.
This paper will provide a critique of the existing rationalist methods of assessing the effectiveness of counter terrorism and is. Download file pdf combating terrorism strategies and approaches combating terrorism council of europe using diverse strategies, under very different approaches. We do not assume that the strategies are mutually exclusive although some are likely to form a more compatible set than others. A new ai strategy to combat domestic terrorism and violent. A national strategy is needed to guide our preparedness efforts source. This national counterterrorism strategy provides actions for responding to those demands. It demands innovative and sciencebased analytical tools and inclusive information sharing. The article examines alternative strategies to combating the scourge of terrorism beyond military approaches. We have tracked and analyzed federal programs to combat terrorism for many years and have repeatedly called for the development of a national strategy for preparedness. Our national strategy for combating terrorism, first published in. It has been further modified by a series of council. The saudi arabian approach to countering extremism and terrorism. Advancing these strategic priorities will require a wholeofgovernment approach that marshals and strategically applies federal resources. States of the global counter terrorism strategy in combating the use of the internet for terrorist purposes.
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