Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism
Amos N. Guiora
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Amos Guiorapresents an interdisciplinary and global exploration of the law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions surrounding counter-terrorism initiatives. Case studies of seven different nations: India, Israel, Russia, Spain, the United States and now, China and Colombia and their efforts to repel terrorism within their borders provide numerous opportunities for comparative analysis.<em>Issues to Consider</em>present actual dilemmas and scenarios in each chapter that fuel class discussion.<br />TheSecond Editionextends its purview to China and Colombia in an ongoing effort to impart a broad perspective on the tactics and strategies used by different countries to combat counterterrorism.<br />An accessible and fascinating text, Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism, Second Edition, features:<br /><br /><br />a practical approach to thinking about a wide variety of issues, including interrogations, the proper forum for trying terrorists, judicial review, international law, intelligence gathering, and policy responses to terrorism<br />simulation exercises that put students in the role of policy and decision-makers<br />Rigorously updated, the revised Second Edition includes:<br /><br />a new chapter on future hotspots of terrorism and the future of counterterrorism, with a focus on Mexico and Somalia<br />new cases, policy documents, and updated discussion of terrorism events around the world