The Terrorism Threat and Countering Terrorism from Jordanian Perspective
Abstract
The terrorist attack on 11 September 2001 shook the entire world. Terrorism is a threat, and it is the enemy of all faiths and communities. Its main tools include murder, extortion, intimidation, and the spread of fear and anxiety. Terrorism remains a source of concern for all those who yearn to live in stability and peace. Jordan has experienced different kinds of terrorism throughout the last few decades, and its experience may provide important insights into the best ways to fight terrorism. Jordan is playing an active role in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), internally and externally. This paper will focus on terrorism as an internal and external threat in Jordan. The following topics are examined: the strategic environment (international, regional, and local) and terrorism; the most important terrorism issues affecting Jordanian national security; and policies and strategies Jordan is applying to counter terrorism. As part of the discussion, the author analyzes the Amman Message of November 2004, which addressed the misunderstanding that exists about the connection between Islam and Muslim extremism. The Amman message explained that Islam has no relations with terrorism and that terrorism does not belong to any religion, race, or land. Terrorists groups have operated under the guise of Islam to carry out their attacks against innocent people. The message focused on Islam as a religion of tolerance, justice, equality and mercy. It is a religion that protects the rights of non-Muslims as Muslims, without discrimination.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 29, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469598
Entities
People
- Mohammad S. Jaradat
Organizations
- United States Army War College