Introduction This essay will be answering the question on the strengths and weaknesses of critical terrorism studies. An appropriate answer to the essay question will critically analyse CTS in order to find the strengths and weaknesses in the concept. It will also find ways in which the weaknesses could be turned into strengths. This essay will proceed as follows. The first section will be focusing on the general overview of critical terrorism studies and what the aims are with this sub-section of terrorism studies.
However, necessary changes has occurred regards to resources used prior to the 9/11 attack. Currently, on-scene leaders must know resources that are available to them from Federal, state, and local agencies; they must also be aware of protocols during collaboration within established agencies. This action is necessary because cooperative procedures are set forth in mutual aid agreements. Law enforcement administrators must ensure that the incident officers or commanders in charge with the responsibility for command and control during such attacks are operating on a well-laid foundation. In addition, several types of categories regards to terrorism are known today; which is an overview of the National Incident Management System that has been created to assist public agencies when addressing major incidents.
The resolution insisted that ''such terrorist acts are established as serious criminal offences in domestic laws . . . and that the punishment duly reflects the seriousness of such terrorist acts.'' However, the resolution left the term ''terrorist act'' undefined, opening the door for
In order to make a proper analysis, use research from the readings and from the simulation, as well as any data gathered from outside research, in order to provide local government with your analysis on the terrorist threat. Elaborate on the following in your draft: 1- What is the modus operandi of the terrorist group? 2- What are the typical targets? 3- What is the group’s common method of attack? 4- What is the group’s ideology?
The United States viewed counterterrorism missions as special operations by covert, clandestine, or low visibility means. Today counterterrorism is classified as a core task for the United States. We have created or redefined our special sources to conduct a more offensive measure to combat terrorism. To construct a Counterterrorism and Intelligence Framework that will create the most “robust” intelligence system and strategically efficient counterterrorism operations we must first get the CIA, FBI and the Department of Defense to work hand in hand to help detour terrorism. This is not an easy task but it can be done and a new policy can come from this recommendation.
The Patriot Act Francis Harrington Table of Contents Introduction 3 Agenda Setting 4 Policy Formulation 4 Policy Legitimation 4-5 Policy Implementation 5-6 Defining Terrorism 6 Homeland Security 7-9 Potential Actors 9-11 Unresolved Issues 11-15 Policy Evaluation 15-17 Conclusion 17 Bibliography 18 Introduction The Patriot Act focuses on protecting the United States citizens from the terrorist attacks. The research focuses on the effects of the Patriot Act on the United States residents. The research entails determine the relationship of terrorism on homeland security. The Patriot Act is the benchmark for a more secure homeland
| | Via Formidonis: The Path of Terror | | DClaborn | 4/16/2011 | Terrorism Investigation In exploring the paths and journeys that lead individuals to collective Terrorist organizations, we find quickly that there are myriad roads that lead to the same end result. The paths taken by multiple terrorists may share similarities, but they are unique and defined by the individual. Recruitment infrastructures are highly refined in many cases; but are sometimes rudimentary as well. Care must be given when trying to create a profile of terrorists and the process by which they became indoctrinated. Identifying the parallels and correlating them is only the beginning in understanding how a person begins the terrorist journey.
Victimology plays a very important role in criminology and is used to determine what the victim’s behavior has to do with their risk of being victimized. “Victimology is the study of harm dome from illegal activity. This particular area of sociology is inter-related with criminology” (Selwyn, L. 2010). Victimology will study issues dealing with the victim. For instance, who is the most likely victim.
Terrorism can be defined as, ‘The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives.’ (FBI). Strategic Warfare can be defined by breaking it into two parts. Merriam-Webster defines Strategic as, ‘A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.’ and warfare as ‘Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict’. Thus in essence strategic warfare is planned actions during a conflict with the aim of victory, but in context Strategic Warfare is the use of attacks, whether it be on military or civilian targets, with the aim to push the enemy into surrender. Using a variety of tactics, such as, demoralization of enemy population (Nazi Blitz of London WWII) and, embargo and seizure of materials entering a nation (British policy on goods travelling to Germany during WWI), militaries have changed the parameters and rules of war to those of a ‘Strategic’ nature.
Theories attempt to provide us with explanatory power and help us understand the phenomenon under study. The more applicable a theory is found to be, the more generalizable it is from one specific instance to others—in other words, the more it can be applied to other situations. The perspective that we choose to employ when viewing crime determines the kinds of questions we ask, the nature of the research we conduct, and the type of answers that we expect to receive. Those answers, in turn, influence our conclusions about the kinds of crime control policies that might be effective. Hence, when we study crime, it is vital to keep in mind that there are differing viewpoints within the field of criminology as to the fundamental nature of the subject matter itself.