Deterring Terrorism: Theory and Practice (Stanford Security

Deterring Terrorism: Theory and Practice (Stanford Security Studies)

During the Cold War, deterrence theory was the cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, however, popular wisdom dictated that terrorist organizations and radical fanatics could not be deterredâ€•and governments shifted their attention to combating terrorism rather than deterring it. This book challenges that prevailing assumption and offers insight as to when and where terrorism can be deterred. It first identifies how and where theories of deterrence apply to counterterrorism, highlighting how traditional and less-traditional notions of deterrence can be applied to evolving terrorist threats. It then applies these theoretical propositions to real-world threats to establish the role deterrence has within a dynamic counterterrorism strategyâ€•and to identify how metrics can be created for measuring the success of terrorism deterrence strategies. In sum, it provides a foundation for developing effective counterterrorism policies to help states contain or curtail the terrorism challenges they face.

Country	USA
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Stanford Security Studies
EAN	9780804782494
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0804782490
Label	Stanford Security Studies
Manufacturer	Stanford Security Studies
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	352
PublicationDate	2012-09-19
Publisher	Stanford Security Studies
ReleaseDate	2012-09-19
Studio	Stanford Security Studies

Deterring Terrorism: Theory and Practice (Stanford Security Studies)