The U.S. Government Response to Terrorism: In Search of an Effective Strategy

ISBN-13: 9780367312268 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 142 str.

William R. Farrell

Opis

This book examines the organizational problems faced by the U.S. government in developing an effective strategy to counter terrorism and presents a detailed history of U.S. counter-terrorist policy since 1972. It also addresses the nature and extent of the terrorist threat to U.S. businesses.

Spis treści

Also of Interest -- Preface -- The Setting -- Terrorism Is ...? -- The Organizational Perspective -- Governmental Structure to Counter Terrorism -- Aspects of Military Involvement -- The Need for Organizational Response -- How the Organizations Responded -- Conclusions

O autorze

Dr. Farrell (Lt.Col., USAF) has been involved in counter-intelligence since 1966 and has conducted research at the U.S. Naval War College on the U.S. government's efforts to combat terrorism. He is now deputy chief, Security Division, Organization of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C.