Organizing the Counter Terrorism Unit of the Republic of Mauritius: Using the Main Counterterrorism Agencies of the United States of America as Models
Abstract
In response to the rise of terrorism in the South West Indian Ocean and its potential to threaten national stability and security, the government of the Republic of Mauritius recently established a Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) under the supervision of the National Counter Terrorism Committee (NCTC). This thesis examines the challenges involved in organizing this unit, whose mission is to collect and analyze all terrorism-related intelligence and ultimately disseminate the finished product to the country's law and order apparatus. Setting up this agency is vital for integrating all national counterterrorism efforts and strategies to combat terrorism. However, this laudable effort to make the Republic of Mauritius more resilient to the threat posed by terrorism will require significant legal and organizational changes. The thesis examines similar organizations in the United States and elsewhere to develop lessons learned and best practices that can be applied in Mauritius. The thesis recommends that Mauritius pool all available resources and bring multiple strands of expertise under one roof in a judicious mix of the state's defense, diplomatic, intelligence, and law enforcement capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA556753
Entities
People
- Rajcoomar Seebah
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School