NATO and Terrorism on Scene

by Edwards, Frances L.; Steinhausler, Friedrich

• ISBN13: 9781402062759
• ISBN10: 1402062753
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

International terrorism remains a significant threat to the peace of the world. Weapons using various materials and delivery systems have been directed against cities and infrastructure, and other materials are postulated to be usable within the near future. Some of these materials are unusual or exotic, while some are modifications of materials used daily for other purposes: biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear and explosive. These materials pose a safety challenge for first responders, slowing the response and potentially killing scarce trained personnel. This book provides information about how leading agencies across the NATO membership are preparing to confront and respond to terrorists deploying Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Weapons of Mass Killing (WMK) and Weapons of Mass Disruption (WMDi). Based on contributions by experts from NATO member states, Israel and the Russian Federation, this book offers information on fourth generation warfare as a new challenge to first responders. It also provides a variety of insights into methods for preparing for and responding to WMD-, WMK-, and WMDi-events, using new technologies and strategies. Furthermore, the book offers solution for restoring the community to functioning after such a major terror attack. Topics include preparing, planning, operations, equipment, training and unique applications of existing technologies for countering terrorist attacks against cities and their infrastructure.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Security threat assessment	p. 7
Protection against terrorism through emergency management structures	p. 49
International disaster response	p. 83
Research and development needs in field response to terrorism	p. 161
Conclusions and recommendations	p. 179
List of participants	p. 191
Countering fourth-generation warfare with first-through third-generation warfare : a theory of functional force employment for first responders	p. 195
Review of the Brazilian emergency management after the radiological incident in Goiania in 1987	p. 221
Review of the US emergency response after the terror attacks in New York city on September 11, 2001	p. 225
Review of the US emergency management in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina, August 29-September 2, 2005	p. 235
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