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Security and Governance in Somalia: Consolidating Gains, Confronting Challenges, and Charting the Path Forward
ISBN: 9781503036499 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Africa and the Arab Spring: A New Era of Democratic Expectations
ISBN: 9781503055889 / Angielski / Miękka / 66 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 2011 saw dramatic changes in Africa's governance landscape. Unprecedented popular demonstrations in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya led to the overturning of a century of autocratic rule in North Africa. These protests, demanding greater political freedom, economic opportunity, and an end to systemic corruption, have resonated deeply across Africa, sparking calls for change throughout the continent. Already home to more of the world's democratizing states than any other region, even modest reverberations from the Arab Spring on Africa's democratic trajectory will have implications for global...
2011 saw dramatic changes in Africa's governance landscape. Unprecedented popular demonstrations in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya led to the overturning o...
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Exploitable Vulnerabilities of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
ISBN: 9781503101418 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran's center of gravity, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) critical strengths are both vulnerable and exploitable. The IRGC's accumulation of considerable influence in Iranian domestic politics, media, security, and economics and the IRGC's execution of all instruments of Iranian national power abroad through its Qods Force have consolidated power in a unity of effort unachievable in a less authoritarian state. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali al Khamenei has delegated the IRGC near-absolute power and made the institution answerable only to...
As the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran's center of gravity, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) critical strengths are both vulne...
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Using Community Policing to Counter Violent Extremism: 5 Key Principles for Law Enforcement
ISBN: 9781503102705 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Community policing has been a prevailing approach to public safety for the past three decades. When properly implemented, community policing improves civic engagement of local residents, gives them stake in coproducing outcomes with local police, and increases police legitimacy in the eyes of the public. Community policing's broad approach places a greater emphasis on proactive and preventive policing and has been applied to a diverse array of public safety concerns, including child safety, traditional crime, and gangs. The same community policing strategies and principles that have helped...
Community policing has been a prevailing approach to public safety for the past three decades. When properly implemented, community policing improves ...
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Mathematical Methods in Counterterrorism
ISBN: 9783709116647 / Angielski / Miękka / 389 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Terrorism is one of the serious threats to international peace and security that we face in this decade. No nation can consider itself immune from the dangers it poses, and no society can remain disengaged from the efforts to combat it. The termcounterterrorism refers to the techniques, strategies, and tactics used in the ?ght against terrorism. Counterterrorism efforts involve many segments of so- ety, especially governmental agencies including the police, military, and intelligence agencies (both domestic and international). The goal of counterterrorism efforts is to not only detect and...
Terrorism is one of the serious threats to international peace and security that we face in this decade. No nation can consider itself immune from the...
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Bioterror: Anthrax, Influenza, and the Future of Public Health Security
ISBN: 9781440836046 / Angielski / Miękka / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book uses the 2001 anthrax attacks as its point of departure for an analysis of the past, present, and future of America's preparedness to deal with major challenges to public health, including bioterrorism and pandemic flu. The study identified the strength and weaknesses of the system while making recommendations for improvements. This allows the U.S. to be better prepared if faced with a larger or different biological threat. This book looks for linkages not only between bioterrorists and pandemic defenses, but also between public health security and the wider field of homeland... This book uses the 2001 anthrax attacks as its point of departure for an analysis of the past, present, and future of America's preparedness to dea... |
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Creating Young Martyrs: Conditions That Make Dying in a Terrorist Attack Seem Like a Good Idea
ISBN: 9781440836091 / Angielski / Miękka / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The authors explain how and why we must understand the conditions that spur youths to become martyrs by making them think suicide bombings and other acts of self-destructive terrorism are a good way to die. LoCicero and Sinclair present cutting-edge research and theory about the political, social, and living conditions that raise the risk of children deciding to join organizations that use terrorist tactics, and, having joined, to volunteer for missions in which they intentionally die while causing death and destruction, in order to make an impact. Equally important, LoCicero and Sinclair... The authors explain how and why we must understand the conditions that spur youths to become martyrs by making them think suicide bombings and othe... |
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Electric Grid Security
ISBN: 9781480054486 / Angielski / Miękka / 76 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This morning's hearing is to examine the status of actions taken by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation or NERC, and the States to protect the electric grid from computer attacks on their facilities and control systems. We read every day of newly discovered attacks or threats on computer systems in this country and around the world. According to the Director of National Intelligence, there's been a dramatic increase in the frequency of malicious cyber activity, targeting U.S. computers and networks, including a more than...
This morning's hearing is to examine the status of actions taken by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC, and the North American Electric ...
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Reviving America's National Will For The Global War on Terror
ISBN: 9781503123090 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. It is the intent of this book to explore the importance of national will regarding America as a nation at war. The importance of national will is tied to keeping America informed about the war. This book will consider the role of Strategic Communication in WWII to develop national will and contrast it with today's efforts. One National Defense Strategy (NDS) objective is to "Win the Long War." Winning "the long war" will take more than military might, it will take national will. The enemy believes this war can be won in the media. But for America winning is more about national resolve which...
It is the intent of this book to explore the importance of national will regarding America as a nation at war. The importance of national will is tied...
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The FBI's Counterterrorism Program
ISBN: 9781503123182 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During the past 31 months, the FBI has undergone a transformation in all areas of its operations. The transformation has involved both the institution of new functions and capacities as well as refinements of existing processes and programs to modernize our operations. This book provides an overview of that reform process. We have always had responsibility for the counterterrorism mission, and the Bureau has a history of impressive accomplishments in the war against terrorism. From the apprehension of Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski, to the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for...
During the past 31 months, the FBI has undergone a transformation in all areas of its operations. The transformation has involved both the institution...
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Biowatch: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward
ISBN: 9781503139022 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The BioWatch program was established in 2003 in the aftermath of the anthrax attacks that killed 5 people and sickened more than 20 others. The program is a system of detectors deployed to more than 30 U.S. cities to scan for a number of aerosolized biothreat agents. Recognizing the limitations of the current system, in 2008 the Department's Office of Health Affairs began the process to acquire a next-generation detector known as Gen-3. After a series of missteps spanning two administrations, 6 years, and millions of dollars later, Secretary Johnson recently canceled that acquisition on April...
The BioWatch program was established in 2003 in the aftermath of the anthrax attacks that killed 5 people and sickened more than 20 others. The progra...
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Christian Extremism as a Domestic Terror Threat
ISBN: 9781503144057 / Angielski / Miękka / 54 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book explores what, if any, domestic terror threat Christian extremism poses and follows the Constructivist approach: how ideas define structure, how this structure defines interests, and how actors take action within their organization. Initially focusing on the history and core beliefs of the Christian Identity movement and radical fringes of Dominion and Reconstruction theology, this book identifies two major underlying themes with Christian extremism: racism through the use of religion as an accelerant to promote violence and religiously motivated terrorism to support what is...
This book explores what, if any, domestic terror threat Christian extremism poses and follows the Constructivist approach: how ideas define structure,...
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The State of Al Qaeda, Its Affiliates, and Associated Groups: View from Outside Experts
ISBN: 9781503167544 / Angielski / Miękka / 124 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Al Qaeda declared war on the United States and then successfully attacked us multiple times in 1998 and 2000, culminating with the horrific attack on 9/11. Since then Al Qaeda, its affiliates, and associated groups have maintained their global presence, increased their safe havens, and expanded their influence. They continue to plot attacks against our homeland and our allies and partners around the globe. In an op-ed just a few weeks ago Peter Bergen asserted that, and I quote, "From Aleppo in western Syria to Fallujah in central Iraq, Al Qaeda now controls territory that stretches more than...
Al Qaeda declared war on the United States and then successfully attacked us multiple times in 1998 and 2000, culminating with the horrific attack on ...
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Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance
ISBN: 9781503188020 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The capacity, transparency, legitimacy, and cohesiveness of Afghan governance are crucial to Afghan stability as U.S.-led NATO forces exit Afghanistan by 2016. The size and capability of the Afghan governing structure has increased significantly since the Taliban regime fell in late 2001. But, the government remains rife with corruption and ethnic and political tensions among its major factions are ever present. Hamid Karzai, who served as president since late 2001, was constitutionally term-limited and left office when his successor, Ashraf Ghani, was inaugurated on September 29. The...
The capacity, transparency, legitimacy, and cohesiveness of Afghan governance are crucial to Afghan stability as U.S.-led NATO forces exit Afghanistan...
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Jihadi Discourse in the Wake of the Arab Spring
ISBN: 9781503189454 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The fall of dictators brought about by the initial wave of the "Arab Spring" is an aspiration many Arabs dreamed about, prayed for or attempted to pursue through political channels - an exercise that for decades seemed futile. The jihadis did not settle for dreaming or praying - although there is no shortage of either in the jihadi cultural universe. Convinced by the futility of peaceful reforms, they set out on the path of jihad intent on bringing down dictators and fighting against the Western countries that they believed supported these dictators.1 For decades jihadis - despite their...
The fall of dictators brought about by the initial wave of the "Arab Spring" is an aspiration many Arabs dreamed about, prayed for or attempted to pur...
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Violent Islamist Extremism, The Internet, and the Homegrown Terrorist Threat
ISBN: 9781503205451 / Angielski / Miękka / 26 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the first in a series of reports by the Majority and Minority staff of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Committee) on the threat of homegrown terrorism inspired by violent Islamist extremism. The Committee initiated an investigation into this threat during the 109th Congress under the leadership of Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME). The first hearing on the homegrown threat considered the potential for radicalization in U.S. prisons, including an examination of the activities of Kevin Lamar James, an American citizen. While in prison, James adopted a...
This is the first in a series of reports by the Majority and Minority staff of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Com...
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Radical Islam
ISBN: 9781503205512 / Angielski / Miękka / 70 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. VIOLENT ATTACKS BY MUSLIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES HAVE GROWN MARKEDLY IN RECENT YEARS, BOTH IN NUMBER AND LETHALITY. EXPLORING THE ROOT CAUSES OF THIS VIOLENCE ILLUSTRATES THE NEED TO CORRECT UNITED STATES POLICIES THAT ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRACIES ABROAD. RECOGNIZING THE STABILIZING INFLUENCE OF DEMOCRACY AND THE FUNDAMENTAL LACK OF TRULY DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENTS IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD OFFERS NEW REASON FOR THE U.S. TO REDOUBLE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE SUCH CHANGE. WHILE U.S. POLICY GENERALLY SUPPORTS THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS, TWO FACTORS APPEAR TO HAVE CONTRIBUTED...
VIOLENT ATTACKS BY MUSLIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES HAVE GROWN MARKEDLY IN RECENT YEARS, BOTH IN NUMBER AND LETHALITY. EXPLORING THE ROOT CAUSES OF T...
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Consequences of the Long Term Conflict in the Northeast India
ISBN: 9789384464080 / Angielski / Miękka / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the case of Northeast India, a number of researchers were engaged to study different and multi-layered dynamics of the conflict and the consequences. This is the second book that encompasses the studies presented by many researchers on different facets of this conflict.
In the case of Northeast India, a number of researchers were engaged to study different and multi-layered dynamics of the conflict and the consequence...
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The Third Dimension: Air Power in Combating the Maoist Insurgency
ISBN: 9789384464141 / Angielski / Miękka / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Maoist Insurgency has been born out of long periods of social discontent, economic hardships and state apathy towards the neglected masses. Anti-Maoist operations have to be based on a strong political will, aggressive anti-guerrilla tactics and economic and social development of affected areas to win back the confidence of the people. A common
The Maoist Insurgency has been born out of long periods of social discontent, economic hardships and state apathy towards the neglected masses. Anti-M...
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Age of Fear (Routledge Revivals): Power Versus Principle in the War on Terror
ISBN: 9780415732918 / Angielski / Miękka / 220 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published in 2004 in the immediate wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, this is an accessible commentary intended to provoke thought and debate on the topic of terrorism. In a collection of challenging essays, questions consider the causes of terrorism and why post-modern terrorism is different. The essays are divided into three key sections, first investigating the civilizational roots and dimensions of contemporary terrorism, next examining the Bush administration s approach, and finally, considering the complex and changing relationship between fear and freedom. Written by... First published in 2004 in the immediate wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, this is an accessible commentary intended to provoke thought a... |
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