ABSTRACT
New kinds of terrorism have been thrown up by the end of the Cold War, mainly the revival of ethnic cleansing. A few extreme Marxist and terrorist movements survive, increasingly subsidized by drug trafficking; some other generators of terrorism persist, notably the Arab-Israeli conflict and Islamic fundamentalism. In response, more positive attitudes for peacemaking are developing, and protecting people against terrorism is assisted by technological developments, especially in the detection of explosives, surveillance, access control, biometric identification and intelligence. To meet the challenge of intimidation, modification of legal process may be needed. But, in developing these things, it will be essential to develop effective means of preventing their abuse and safeguarding civil liberties.
