Terrorism: Why? In Search of a Strategy to Defeat it.

Abstract

In order to effectively combat terrorism, we must first understand it and identify its motivations and its objectives. A broad definition would be gradually focus on the political configuration of the phenomenon, both domestic and international--the terrorist process consisting of a violent action on certain victims, thus producing a strong emotional reaction in the chosen environment. An appropriate strategy must be aimed at nullifying the effects of terrorism. Another condition for success is that a policy of dissuasion/deterrence must be established, by demonstrating that terrorism doesn't work and that governments are able to keep control. Two broad recommendations are made. The first, rather theoretical, aims at improving the social/political 'system' to which we and the terrorists belong. The second is more practical and applies to the education of the society.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 22, 1985
Accession Number
ADA158781

Entities

People

  • A. Ficuciello

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of State
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Periodicals
  • Political Systems
  • Public Opinion
  • Security
  • Societies
  • Terrorism
  • United States
  • Universities
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Software Engineering
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.