Homeland Security : A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Surviving Terrorism

by SAUTER

• ISBN13: 9780071440646
• ISBN10: 007144064X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-20
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Homeland Security: A Complete Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Surviving Terrorism is the authoritative textbook on one of the most important topics facing our nation. From complex policy issues to common terrorist tactics, Homeland Security provides a practical foundation for professionals, students, and concerned citizens alike. Designed for readers who need to understand both the "big picture" and their own roles in the war against terror, the book provides a clear, comprehensive and fascinating overview of an increasingly complex and misunderstood topic. This indispensable reference, filled with fascinating real-life examples and tips, covers the basics of homeland security such as: national strategies and principles; federal, state and local roles; terrorist history and tactics; cyber-terrorism; business preparedness; critical infrastructure protection; weapons of mass destruction; and key policy issues. Perfect for academic and training classrooms, each chapter includes an overview, learning objectives, source document, discussion topic, summary, and quiz.

Author Biography

Mark Sauter is COO of the Chesapeake Innovation Center, America’s first business accelerator for homeland security high technology. A graduate of Harvard University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Sauter served as a U.S. Army infantry and Special Forces officer. He witnessed the impact of terrorism firsthand while a resident of Lower Manhattan on 9/11.

James Carafano, Ph.D., is a senior fellow for homeland security and defense with the Davis Institute for International Studies and the Heritage Foundation. An accomplished teacher and historian, Dr. Carafano has taught at West Point, Georgetown University, the National Defense University, and the U.S. Naval War College.

Table of Contents

Introduction Every American Has a Role in Homeland Security	xiii
PART 1 HOW WE GOT HERE FROM THERE: THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN HOMELAND SECURITY
Homeland Security: The American Tradition	3	(20)
Chapter Overview	3	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	4	(1)
The Earliest Days: Securing Borders and Coasts	4	(1)
Threats from Within	5	(4)
The New Great Power Faces Foreign Threats	9	(1)
World War I: Defense against Sabotage	9	(2)
World War II	11	(2)
The Cold War	13	(1)
The Threat of Shadow War	14	(2)
The Emerging Threat to America's Homeland	16	(2)
Chapter Summary	18	(1)
Chapter Quiz	19	(1)
Notes	19	(4)
The Rise of Modern Terrorism: The Road to 9/11	23	(18)
Chapter Overview	23	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	24	(1)
Twenty-First Century Terrorism	24	(1)
Global Goals	25	(1)
A Sophisticated, Worldwide Organization	26	(5)
Effects of Twenty-First Century Terrorism	31	(4)
Highly Efficient Attack	35	(1)
Threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction	35	(2)
Chapter Summary	37	(1)
Chapter Quiz	38	(1)
Notes	38	(3)
The Birth of Modern Homeland Security: The National Response to the 9/11 Attacks	41	(22)
Chapter Overview	41	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	42	(1)
The Response to Twenty-First Century Terrorism	42	(1)
Taking the Offensive	42	(4)
International Cooperation	46	(2)
Defensive Efforts	48	(9)
Chapter Summary	57	(1)
Chapter Quiz	57	(1)
Notes	57	(6)
PART 2 UNDERSTANDING TERRORISM
The Mind of the Terrorist: Why They Hate Us	63	(22)
Chapter Overview	63	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	63	(1)
Defining Terrorism	64	(2)
Why Terrorism	66	(7)
Types of Terrorist Groups	73	(5)
Suicide Terrorism	78	(2)
The Drive for Mass Destruction	80	(1)
Chapter Summary	81	(1)
Chapter Quiz	81	(1)
Notes	82	(3)
Al-Qaida and Other Islamic Extremist Groups: Understanding Fanaticism in the Name of Religion	85	(18)
Chapter Overview	85	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	86	(1)
The Muslim World	86	(3)
Ideology of Terrorism	89	(8)
Common Front against the West	97	(3)
Islamic Terrorist Groups	100	(1)
Chapter Summary	100	(1)
Chapter Quiz	100	(1)
Notes	100	(3)
The Transnational Dimensions of Terrorism: The Unique Dangers of the Twenty-First Century	103	(14)
Chapter Overview	103	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	104	(1)
America in a Globalized World	104	(1)
Defining Transnational Terrorism	105	(7)
Current Threat	112	(2)
Profiles of Significant International Terrorist Groups	114	(1)
Chapter Summary	114	(1)
Chapter Quiz	114	(1)
Notes	114	(3)
Domestic Terrorist Groups: The Forgotten Threat	117	(16)
Chapter Overview	117	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	118	(1)
The Enemy Within	118	(1)
Defining Domestic Terrorism	118	(1)
The Incidence of Domestic Terrorism	119	(2)
Prevalence of Domestic Terrorism	121	(2)
Profiles of Significant Domestic Terrorist Groups and Extremist Movements	123	(6)
Evolving Threat	129	(2)
Chapter Summary	131	(1)
Chapter Quiz	131	(1)
Notes	131	(2)
Terrorist Operations and Tactics: How Attacks Are Planned and Executed	133	(20)
Chapter Overview	133	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	134	(1)
Terrorist Planning	134	(2)
The Terrorist Organization	136	(3)
Terrorist Support Operations	139	(1)
Phases of a Terrorist Attack	140	(2)
Terrorist Operations	142	(9)
Chapter Summary	151	(1)
Chapter Quiz	151	(1)
Notes	152	(1)
Weapons of Mass Destruction: Understanding the Great Terrorist Threats and Getting beyond the Hype	153	(34)
Chapter Overview	153	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	154	(1)
Weapons to Worry About	154	(1)
Chemical	155	(6)
Biological	161	(7)
Radiological	168	(4)
Nuclear	172	(4)
High-Yield Explosives	176	(2)
Chapter Summary	178	(1)
Chapter Quiz	179	(1)
Notes	179	(8)
The Digital Battlefield: Cyberterrorism and Cybersecurity	187	(22)
Chapter Overview	187	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	187	(1)
The Threat	188	(1)
Insider Attacks	188	(1)
Outsider Attacks	189	(1)
Cyberattacks	190	(2)
Terrorist Use of Cyberspace	192	(1)
The Current State of Defenses	193	(6)
Protecting Your Business	199	(3)
Prospects for the Future	202	(1)
Chapter Summary	203	(1)
Chapter Quiz	203	(1)
Notes	203	(6)
PART 3 HOMELAND SECURITY: ORGANIZATION, STRATEGIES, PROGRAMS, AND PRINCIPLES
Homeland Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Jurisdictions: Federal, State, and Local Government Responsibilities	209	(28)
Chapter Overview	209	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	210	(1)
The New Normalcy	210	(1)
The National Concept of Protecting the Homeland	210	(1)
Organizing for Domestic Security	211	(1)
Federal	212	(18)
The Role of the Congress	230	(1)
State and Local Governments	231	(2)
Chapter Summary	233	(1)
Chapter Quiz	234	(1)
Notes	234	(3)
America's National Strategies: The Plans Driving the War on Global Terrorism and What They Mean	237	(24)
Chapter Overview	237	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	238	(1)
What Is a Strategy?	238	(2)
National Security Strategy	240	(1)
National Strategy for Combating Terrorism	241	(2)
National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction	243	(1)
National Military Strategy	244	(1)
National Strategy for Homeland Security	245	(3)
National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructures and Key Assets	248	(1)
National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace	249	(1)
National Money Laundering Strategy	250	(1)
National Drug Control Strategy	250	(1)
Assessing the National Strategies	251	(7)
Chapter Summary	258	(1)
Chapter Quiz	259	(1)
Notes	259	(2)
Domestic Antiterrorism and Counterterrorism: The New Role for States and Localities and Supporting Law Enforcement Agencies	261	(22)
Chapter Overview	261	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	262	(1)
The Front Lines of Terrorism	262	(1)
Jurisdictions and Responsibilities	263	(1)
State and Local Planning	263	(15)
Response	278	(2)
Chapter Summary	280	(1)
Chapter Quiz	281	(1)
Notes	281	(2)
Critical Infrastructure Protection and Key Assets: Protecting America's Most Important Targets	283	(24)
Chapter Overview	283	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	283	(1)
Lifeblood of the U.S. Economy	284	(2)
Means for Protecting Critical Infrastructure	286	(4)
Types of Critical Infrastructure	290	(14)
Chapter Summary	304	(1)
Chapter Quiz	304	(1)
Notes	304	(3)
Incident Management and Emergency Management: Preparing for When Prevention Fails	307	(24)
Chapter Overview	307	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	307	(1)
Thinking . . . and Experiencing the Unthinkable	308	(1)
The Emergency Response Challenge	308	(2)
Management of Domestic Incidents	310	(4)
The All-Hazards Approach	314	(1)
Principles and Components of Emergency Management	315	(1)
Emergency Management Systems and Operations	316	(5)
The Future of National Domestic Incident Management	321	(4)
Challenges for State and Local Government Emergency Operations Planning	325	(3)
Chapter Summary	328	(1)
Chapter Quiz	328	(1)
Notes	329	(2)
Business Preparedness, Continuity, and Recovery: Private-Sector Responses to Terrorism	331	(20)
Chapter Overview	331	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	331	(1)
New World of Disorder	332	(1)
Definitions and Standards	333	(1)
Changing Business Environment: The Usama Effect	334	(1)
Legal Issues	334	(2)
Planning for the Worst	336	(9)
Supply Chain Security	345	(1)
Physical Security	346	(1)
Information Technology Continuity and Recovery	347	(1)
Chapter Summary	348	(1)
Chapter Quiz	348	(1)
Notes	348	(3)
Public Awareness and Personal and Family Preparedness: Simple Solutions, Serious Challenges	351	(22)
Chapter Overview	351	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	352	(1)
The Preparedness Challenge	352	(1)
Risk Communications	353	(7)
Individual, Family, and Community Antiterrorism Measures	360	(2)
Principles of Emergency Preparedness Planning	362	(8)
Indications of a Terrorist Attack	370	(1)
Chapter Summary	371	(1)
Chapter Quiz	371	(1)
Notes	371	(2)
The Future of Homeland Security: Adapting and Responding to the Evolving Terrorist Threat While Balancing Safety and Civil Liberties	373	(18)
Chapter Overview	373	(1)
Chapter Learning Objectives	374	(1)
The Future of Terrorism	374	(6)
The Future of Technology	380	(4)
The Future of Homeland Security Structures	384	(2)
Chapter Summary	386	(1)
Notes	386	(5)
APPENDIX 1 Profile of Significant Islamic Extremist and International Terrorist Groups and State Sponsors	391	(50)
Profiles of Significant Islamic Extremist Terrorist Groups	391	(21)
Profiles of Significant International Terrorist Groups	412	(27)
Notes	439	(2)
APPENDIX 2 Volunteer Services	441	(4)
Volunteers Are ``First Responders'' Too	441	(1)
The Citizenry Organized---Volunteers	442	(2)
Notes	444	(1)
APPENDIX 3 The Media and Issues for Homeland Security	445	(8)
The Media	445	(5)
Notes	450	(3)
APPENDIX 4 Medical and Public Health Services Emergency and Disaster Planning and Response: Public Health and Medical Organizations Have Unique and Demanding Responsibilities for Preparing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks	453	(8)
Federal Support for Medical Responses	453	(2)
Organizing State and Local Activities	455	(6)
APPENDIX 5 Preparing and Responding to Threats against the Agriculture Sector	461	(8)
Federal Agricultural Security and Response Resources	461	(3)
Protection of Critical Agriculture Infrastructure	464	(2)
Preparedness and Response	466	(3)
Index	469