Combating Transnational Terrorism: Searching for a New Paradigm

by Steven Tsang

Overview

An insightful collection of essays that explains why the global war on terror framework cannot work and how a new paradigm in countering transnational terrorism can be found.

Are the negative effects of the Bush administration's "Global War on Terror" framework irrevocable? Is it too late to reorient our policy toward confronting global threats? Answering "no" to both questions, Steven Tsang's Combating Transnational Terrorism: Searching for a New Paradigm offers an expert critique of Bush's policy while proposing a new approach to fighting terrorism—one that advocates strengthening ties to traditional allies and countering Al Qaeda's appeal to people of the Islamic faith.

Combating Transnational Terrorism brings together a panel of well-established experts to assess the overall effectiveness of the "Global War on Terror," showing just how counterproductive the Bush administration's approach has been. Throughout, they offer specific changes that together signify a transformative shift in American policy. What they propose is a new framework for combating terrorist threats based on wide-ranging international collaboration and energized efforts to win the hearts and minds of non-extremist Muslims—a framework that coincides in great measure with the approach the Obama administration is taking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313379642
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/23/2009
Series:	PSI Reports
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Steve Tsang is professorial fellow and reader in politics at St Antony's College, Oxford University. He is the editor of Praeger's Intelligence and Human Rights in the Era of Global Terrorism.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements vii

Abbreviations xi

1 Frameworks for Combating Terrorism Steve Tsang 1

2 Defining, Detaining, Interrogating, and Trying Terrorist Suspects: The Rise and Implications of a Security State Richard G. Stearns 18

3 The Security Council's Record in Dealing with Terrorism Jane Boulden 34

4 Building and Maintaining an International Regime to Counter the Financing of Terrorism Thomas J. Biersteker 54

5 Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation: Opportunities and Pitfalls Emile A. Nakhleh 72

6 Military Responses: The Need for an Effective Operating Framework Tim Bevis 88

7 International NGOs and International Development Assistance: What They Can and Cannot Contribute to Combating Terrorism Mike Aaronson 103

8 Traditional Media: Impact on Proterrorism Propaganda and Counterterrorim Policies Gordon Corena 123

9 The Internet: Empowering End-Users to Seize the New High Ground Johnny Ryan 136

10 Conclusions Steve Tsang 154

Index 159

About the Contributors 167

Editorial Reviews

The high quality and thoughtfulness of the writing makes the volume an essential addition to all college libraries.” —Reference & Research Book News

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