The Terrorist Threat: Alternatives to Policy in the Post Cold War
Abstract
Although both our national and military strategies focused on policies to thwart the rise of terrorism, since the mid 1960's our base strategy has changed very little. Unfortunately, the current fracture of nation states, the plausible proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the growing abyss of religious, political, and economic views, and the international exportation of terrorism are all elements of the rising tide of criminal acts of violence. While the ways and means of our current policy are supportable by the elements of our national power, the ends do not sufficiently address the future national interests of security against terrorism. Only a new and more aggressive strategy will meet this upcoming challenge. A policy toward the full integration of international cooperative capabilities including counter terrorism, anti terrorism, and combined international powers is the only real combat for terrorism. This must include a rededication toward a hard line against all terrorists, a commitment to international political and economic pressure on state sponsors of terrorism, application of force where appropriate, and the exercise of effective counter terrorism measures. For the West to survive in the new world order, cooperation, diligence, and an effective international campaign against terrorism must be the solution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 06, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA342709
Entities
People
- Francis J. Wiercinski
Organizations
- United States Army War College