ABSTRACT

Counterterrorism: Reassessing the Policy Response promotes a more nuanced understanding of the effectiveness of current counterterrorism practices and the need for reform. It challenges government, media, and academic accounts that exaggerate terrorist threats, particularly in comparison to other threats such as organized crime. Author Beno�Gomis r

chapter 1|12 pages

Definitional Issues

chapter 2|18 pages

Why Does Terrorism Matter?

chapter 3|36 pages

A Multifaceted Problem

chapter 4|24 pages

Overestimated Threat

chapter 5|80 pages

Negative Consequences of Overreaction

chapter 6|10 pages

Challenging Counterterrorism Policies