Terrorists across the Table
Abstract
The purpose of this essay is to consider the viability of the current U.S. strategy to combat terrorism, the appropriateness of negotiating with absolute and contingent terrorist organizations, and the implications of negotiations in view of U.S. National Security Policy. The 9/11 terrorist attacks prompted U.S. law makers to reconsider the efficacy of U.S. National Security Strategy. What ensued was a change in U.S. National Security Strategy doctrine, which among other changes, outlined the United States' policy of not negotiating with terrorists. While current U.S. policy clearly establishes the United States' resolve not to have democracy encumbered or its sovereignty questioned, some stipulate that the fruits of such a policy have yet to be produced. Increasing terrorist activity in Iraq, resurgent terrorist activity in Afghanistan, and Bin Laden's ability to elude capture and direct credible attacks call into question the effectiveness of the United States' stated policy of not negotiating with terrorists.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA475902
Entities
People
- Dexter F. Harrison
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College