ABSTRACT
In this chapter, students will learn about the different means of combating terrorism by non-state actors, including dissuading individuals from joining terrorist groups, deterring groups from using terrorism, reducing the capability of terrorist groups, erecting physical defences against terrorist attacks and mitigating the effects of attacks. Reducing terrorist capabilities in turn requires the use of several instruments – each with its own strengths and limitations – including diplomacy, intelligence, financial controls, criminal justice systems and military force. Counterterrorism unavoidably raises difficult and often controversial policy issues, including conflicts with other values such as personal liberty and privacy.
