Terrorism and Development: Using Social and Economic Development to Inhibit a Resurgence of Terrorism - Softcover

Cragin, Kim; Chalk, Peter

 
9780833033086: Terrorism and Development: Using Social and Economic Development to Inhibit a Resurgence of Terrorism

Synopsis

This report examines the social and economic development policies enacted by three countries-Israel, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom-to inhibit a resurgence of terrorism within their jurisdictions. Drawing on a broad research base, including numerous first-hand interviews, the authors outline the initiatives implemented by each country then assess their effectiveness, with the aim of informing U.S. decisionmakers of the benefits and pitfalls of such initiatives as they develop policy to counter terrorism.

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About the Author

Peter Chalk (Ph.D., Political Science, University of British Columbia) is an associate political scientist at RAND. His areas of research include terrorism, transnational crime and issues of national, regional and international security.

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Examines the social and economic development policies enacted by Israel, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom to inhibit a resurgence of terrorism within their jurisdictions, with the aim of informing U.S. decisionmakers as they develop policy to counter terrorism.

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