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Evolution of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy [3 volumes]
Published on 30. December 2007
Book
Hardback
1456 pages
978-0-275-99529-4 (ISBN)
Description
Including many older documents not available electronically or otherwise accessible, this three-volume set provides the first comprehensive collection of key documents, statements, and testimony on U.S. government counterterrorism policies as they have evolved in the face of the changing terrorist threats. Selected executive and congressional materials highlight the government's diverse policy and program responses to terrorism. The testimony, statements, and documents provide the public articulation and face to the largely important intelligence, law enforcement, preventative security measures, and international cooperation used in the shadowy war against terrorism. Recent entries provide a handy compilation of important post-9/11 materials. For example, useful background information on U.S. actions against Osama bin Laden, the Taliban, and Saddam Hussein and terrorism fundraising. Also included are statements from the Reagan and other administrations that relate to disputes over the appropriate use of force. Introductory chapters by Alexander and Kraft provide the historical context and analysis of previous and current U.S. counterterrorism policy including U.S. legislation.
For over two centuries, America has faced occasional outbreaks of terrorism, perpetrated by both indigenous and foreign groups. But the spectacular bombing in Oklahoma City in 1995 and the September 11, 2001, attacks seemed to signify a new age, frightening many Americans and destroying their sense of domestic security. In addition, U.S. citizens and interests have been increasingly affected by acts of terrorism abroad. The challenges of terrorism, therefore, have required the United States to develop comprehensive strategies and programs to counter both conventional and unconventional threats, nationally and globally.
For over two centuries, America has faced occasional outbreaks of terrorism, perpetrated by both indigenous and foreign groups. But the spectacular bombing in Oklahoma City in 1995 and the September 11, 2001, attacks seemed to signify a new age, frightening many Americans and destroying their sense of domestic security. In addition, U.S. citizens and interests have been increasingly affected by acts of terrorism abroad. The challenges of terrorism, therefore, have required the United States to develop comprehensive strategies and programs to counter both conventional and unconventional threats, nationally and globally.
Reviews / Votes
"The authors demonstrate a high-level understanding of the interconnected and complex issues involved. Taken in isolation, the chapters merit attention by those interested in the current primary national security threat. When the editors' introductions are combined with the many documents, the collection takes on even more significance for comprehending the history of U.S. counterterrorism policy. Simply, these texts should be the first source used by anyone interested in researching or understanding the complex and daunting issues associated with developing counterterrorism policy." - U.S. Naval Institute "This set under review is suitable for the circulating collections of academic and large public libraries, or special libraries concerned with this topic. Professors should be informed as to its availability in the library, as it could be used as a reader for appropriate criminal justice and political science courses. An electronic version is also available." - ARBAMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13
978-0-275-99529-4 (9780275995294)
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Persons
Yonah Alexander is currently a Senior Fellow and Director, International Center for Terrorism Studies (at the Potomac Institute) and Director, Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies. Formerly a professor and director of terrorism studies at the State University of New York and The George Washington University, Dr. Alexander also held academic appointments at other institutions in the United States and abroad. He has published ninety-five books on international affairs, terrorism and the Middle East.
Michael B. Kraft is a former State Department Counterterrorism Office Senior Advisor for Legislative and Budget Affairs with nineteen years of experience in the office, working on a variety of legislative, program, and regional issues. He is now a, Washington-based counerterrorism consultant and writer, contributing chapters to other books as well as articles to newspapers and counterterrorism blogs. Since retiring from the State Department in 2005, he has also been an adjunct counterterrorism faculty member at the National Defense University's Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Senate Foreign Relations Middle East Subcommittee Staff Director, and a foreign correspondent.
Michael B. Kraft is a former State Department Counterterrorism Office Senior Advisor for Legislative and Budget Affairs with nineteen years of experience in the office, working on a variety of legislative, program, and regional issues. He is now a, Washington-based counerterrorism consultant and writer, contributing chapters to other books as well as articles to newspapers and counterterrorism blogs. Since retiring from the State Department in 2005, he has also been an adjunct counterterrorism faculty member at the National Defense University's Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Senate Foreign Relations Middle East Subcommittee Staff Director, and a foreign correspondent.
Content
Foreword Preface Introduction 1. Evolution of U.S. Counterterrorism Laws, Policies, and Programs PART ONE: U. S. POLICY PRE-SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 2. The White House President Richard M. Nixon President James Earl Carter President Ronald Reagan President George H. W. Bush President William Jefferson Clinton President George W. Bush 3. Department of State and Department of Defense Secretary of State George P. Shultz Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger Secretary of State James Baker Secretary of State Warren Christopher Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright Undersecretary of State Timothy E. Wirth Secretary of State Colin Powell 4. Department of State Coordinators for Counterterrorism Ambassador Robert B. Oakley Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, III Ambassador Morris D. Busby Ambassador Thomas E. McNamara Ambassador Philip C. Wilcox, Jr. Ambassador Michael A. Sheehan 5.Attorney General Janet Reno 6. The Intelligence Community Central Intelligence Agency Federal Bureau of Investigation PART TWO: U. S. POLICY POST-SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 7. President George W. Bush 8. Vice President Richard B. Cheney 9. Secretary of State Colin L. Powell 10. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice 11. Department of State Coordinators for Counterterrorism Ambassador Francis X. Taylor Ambassador J. Cofer Black Ambassador Henry A. Crumpton 12. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld 13. Attorney General John Ashcroft 14. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales 15. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge 16. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff PART THREE: COUNTERTERRORISM BY TOPICS AND ISSUES 17. Threats (Overview of Worldwide Terrorist Threats) 18. Intelligence (Organizational Issues within Intelligence Community Agencies) 19. Iraq 20. Legislation 21. Law Enforcement: FBI 22. Financial 23. Homeland Security 24. Hostages 25. Counterterrorism Programs Department of Defense Counterterrorism Programs 26. International Cooperation Europe Middle East Western Hemisphere Africa Asia 27. Key Documents Presidential Strategy Papers Commission Reports U. N. Security Council Resolutions Presidential Executive Orders Executive Branch Directives, Statements, and Reports State Department Annual Terrorism Reports to Congress International Statements 28. Coordination and Strategies Selected Bibliography Index