The Eye of the Believer. Psychological Influences on Counter-Terrorism Policy-Making
Abstract
This research examines social psychological aspects of the foreign and counter-terrorism policy-making processes. It presents common psychological biases that affect understanding the behavior of foreign actors in general and of sub-state terrorist groups in particular, and discusses the impact these biases can have on policies and ways in which the effects of these biases can be limited in the future. It concludes by presenting a critical analysis of specific counter- terrorism policy options for the near- and long-term, with a particular emphasis on meeting America's stated policy objective of deterring future terrorism. The study?5 findings will be of interest to the intelligence community, to foreign, defense and counter-terrorism policy-makers and analysts, and to scholars interested in understanding past counter-terrorism policies with an eye to improving future policy choices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA411808
Entities
People
- Jonathan M. Schachter
Organizations
- RAND Corporation