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However genius terrorist organizations might seem, the United States and its allies has at its command an even more sophisticated and comprehensive body of technological tools that can be harnessed toward the counterterrorism effort. Counterterorrism has become, especially since September 11, one of the hallmarks of the American intelligence system. Learning how to stay one or several steps ahead of those who would attack the United States is one of the primary jobs of counterterrorism units. Using technology to their advantage, counterterrorism units in United States government agencies can thwart planned attacks and minimize damage from any that happen to take place at home or overseas.
The new terrorism is, however, characterized by its lack of clear centralized power. Combating a faceless, subversive, sneaky enemy means mobilizing as many resources as possible. Technology is only one part of the counterterrorism process, which relies on its human resources as much as on its digital ones. Counterterrorism, like the enemies it seeks to subvert, relies on the media to craft messages and create propaganda that would best serve its purposes. Communications and communications-related technologies are central in the battle against the new terrorism.
Cyberterrorism is an emerging front in the war on terror. Using any methods possible, a malicious individual or group could infiltrate banking, utilities, and other public services that currently rely heavily on information technology. Hacking into...
The terrorist attacks of September 11 symbolized the breakdown of the American financial system and the global stock exchanges. Similarly, an attack on finance-related computer systems could spell serious injuries for the financial systems of American businesses and those abroad as well. The United States is not the only target for terrorist attacks, as its allies are too.
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is an extensive document outlining the history and motives of terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism. The document also describes counterterrorism: its challenges, its strengths and its weaknesses. Exposing potential regions of threat and what exactly to expect from each, the authors of the document urge public officials and American citizens to be prepared for eventual attempts to create public harm. By understanding the political and ideological motives behind terrorist groups and their methods, Americans can be prepared to address possible solutions and their efficacy in a wide range of scenarios.
Works Cited
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. 2004. Retrieved June 24, 2008 at http://www.9-11commission.gov/report/index.htm
Terrorism." Section in Crime in the Modern World, Chapter 10: Crimes Against Persons.
Works Cited
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. 2004. Retrieved June 24, 2008 at http://www.9-11commission.gov/report/index.htm
Terrorism." Section in Crime in the Modern World, Chapter 10: Crimes Against Persons.
Rational choices are limited in this setting, and may merely consist of making the best of the worst available alternatives. The American public is becoming increasingly frustrated with national policymakers who seem to be firing global broadsides but are not able to hit anything. In fact, Butler even questions whether the war on terrorism is a struggle against Osama bin Laden, his Al Qaeda network, and a few similarly minded
They are assured to acquire attention of the media, provided right ascription of the support of the occurrence. Further, a good protection against these dangers is very hard and costly; it will continue to be as such. A lot of the know-how linked with the buildup of the CBRN weapons-particularly chemical and biological agents possess genuine use in civilians and are categorized as twofold use. The widespread reach of
S., have the potential to cause billions of dollars of damage to the U.S. economy" (Threat pp). Works Cited Airlines likely to become vocal over security costs - claim.(Brief Article) Airline Industry Information. December 14, 2004. Retrieved August 14, 2005 from HighBeam Research Library Web site. Bartlett, Michael. "Only Terrorism Can Derail Continued Growth." Credit Union Journal. October 03, 2004. Retrieved August 14, 2005 from HighBeam Research Library Web site. Crutsinger, Martin. "ECONOMISTS RANK TERRORISM GREATEST
(Ulph, 2006) The document is remarkable for a couple of reasons, which more widely emphasizes on the importance of the internet for the jihadi terrorists. The first one is the component of collective initiative that the writer promotes; emphasizing the pace of communication and the prospective strength that spread jihadi sympathizers throughout the world could concentrate on a single project. Second relates to the competence for data storing that the
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Such a strategy, if fully developed, would successfully reduce the risk of a successful terrorist nuclear attack because the system itself would have nuclear-specific elements that could be coordinated with an assortment of other prevention and protection measures. More so, this system would work with the international community to develop similar multi-elemental, layered and cross-departmental approaches there and then coordinate the United States' measures with these international efforts, thus