Foreword | |
"First ... correctly identify the enemy ..." | p. ix |
Contributors | p. xiii |
Preface | p. xxi |
Debating Terrorism | |
Is the "New Terrorism" Really New? | p. 1 |
No: The "new terrorism" of al-Qaeda is not so new | p. 4 |
Yes: Al-Qaeda is an example of a "new terrorism" | p. 16 |
Does Poverty Serve as a Root Cause of Terrorism? | p. 34 |
No: Poverty is a weak causal link | p. 37 |
Yes: Poverty is an important cause | p. 51 |
Can Terrorism Ever Be Justified? | p. 67 |
No: Terrorist violence is never justified | p. 69 |
Yes: Terrorism is a just tool of the weak | p. 81 |
Does Islam Play a Unique Role in Modern Religious Terrorism | p. 100 |
Yes: Islam has a unique impact on modern terrorism | p. 103 |
No: Islam itself is not the problem in the current wave of global terrorism | p. 115 |
Is Suicide Terrorism an Effective Tactic? | p. 131 |
Yes: Suicide terrorism is a pragmatic choice | p. 134 |
NO: Suicide terrorism rarely achieves its goals | |
Is Nuclear Terrorism a Real Threat? | p. 166 |
Yes: The threat is very real | p. 168 |
No: The threat is overblown | p. 180 |
Debating Counterterrorism | |
Counterterrorism Strategies: Do We Need Bombs over Bridges? | p. 201 |
No: There is a need to focus more on building bridges | p. 204 |
Yes: More creative military strategies are needed | p. 218 |
Can Spreading Democracy Help Defeat Terrorism? | p. 235 |
No: Democracy promotion is problematic as a counterterrorism priority | p. 238 |
Yes: Promoting democracy can combat terrorism | p. 238 |
Can the United Nations Make a Difference in Fighting Terrorism? | p. 272 |
No: The UN is limited in its ability to play a role | p. 275 |
Yes: The UN has vital roles to play in countering terrorism | p. 287 |
Is an Outright Ban the Best Way to Eliminate or Constrain Torture? | p. 304 |
Yes: Torture violates U.S. and international law and should never be allowed | p. 307 |
No: There is a need to bring an unfortunate practice within the bounds of law | p. 320 |
Counterterrorism and the Constitution: Does Providing Security Require a Trade-Off with Civil Liberties? | p. 336 |
Yes: The United States needs to reasonably limit civil liberties and bolster executive powers | p. 339 |
No: Respecting civil liberties and preventing executive overreach are critical to preserving America's security and its ideals | p. 353 |
Conclusion: Is the Threat of Terrorism Being Overstated? | p. 370 |
Yes: The threat of terrorism is overblown and more manageable than suspected | p. 372 |
No: The threat is profound and will remain so for some time | p. 383 |
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