The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle: A Guide for Decision Makers - Softcover

Ganor, Boaz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 141280602X ISBN 13: 9781412806022

Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

The expansion and escalation of global terrorism has left populations across the world and decision-makers responsible for contending with it unprepared. This book, now in paperback, is the first attempt of its kind to create a manual of counter-terrorism measures on all the relevant operational levels. The author's main purpose is to give decision-makers the tools to make rational and effective decisions in both preventing and countering terrorism.

The need to contend with terrorism can be found in almost every sphere of life: security, prevention and suppression of terrorism, legal and ethical dilemmas regarding democratic issues, such as the individual's human rights, intelligence interrogations, the right of the public to know, as well as coping with social, psychological, and media-related issues.

About this title

About the Author:

Boaz Ganor is the deputy dean of Lauder School of Government, and is one of the founders of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, and serves as its director.

Review:

“Among a cacophony of authors on terrorism writing since September 2001 is a small but refreshing group who offer specific, pragmatic, tested solutions. Boaz Ganor joins this select few with a book aptly subtitled A Guide for Decision Makers. Ganor splendidly captures inescapable fundamental truths. . . . One of the many unique strengths of this book is its personal interviews with pivotal Israeli authorities. . . . These sources and others of equal prestife give Ganor unprecedented ingihts into the heart of Israeli decision making. This book is an authoritative accounting of Israel’s struggle against terrorism. . . . To paraphrase the author, the book is intended to serve as a guide to the perplexed, a tool for decision makers at all levels of government, industry, military, police, academics, and the public at large. Ganor succeeds in this intention. The book is highly recommended for all readers in his intended audience.”

—Jeffrey H. Norwitz, Naval War College Review

"This is one of the most original and important books ever written on terrorism and counterterrorism. For anyone wishing to understand terrorism's impact on society and how to counter it, The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle is indispensable."

—Joshua Sinai, Senior Terrorism Analyst, ANSER (Analytic Services)  

"Finally a comprehensive and practical guide for busy counter-terrorism decision-makers! Boaz Ganor offers a comprehensive framework to help analysts and officials in dealing with all aspects of terrorism. His insights and advice on issues ranging from intelligence, deterrence, offensive and defensive actions, the media, legislative policies, psychological impact and international cooperation are both timely and important. A must read for all dealing with the phenomenon of terrorism!"

—Marc Sageman, author of Understanding Terror Networks.  

"The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle fills an important gap in the literature. Although much has been written about terrorists and terrorism, until now no authoritative work has addressed the critical dimension of counter-terrorism. Although focused on Israel's experience, The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle is relevant to the dilemmas that all governments face in countering this menace."

—Bruce Hoffman, author of Inside Terrorism  

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 141280602X
• ISBN 13: 9781412806022
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 360