Report On Terrorism 2008
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Author | : Barry Leonard |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 2010-11 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1437929788 |
The statistical material in this report is drawn from the incidents of "terrorism" that occurred in 2008 as reported in open source media. In deriving its figures for incidents of terrorism, this report adopted this definition of "terrorism" i.e., "premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents.¿ Contents: Methodology Utilized to Compile Database of Attacks; Observations Related to Terrorist Incidents Statistical Material; Trends in Person-borne Improvised Explosive Device vs. Suicide Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device Attacks; Trends in Sunni High-Fatality Attacks; Statistical Charts and Graphs; and Chronology of High-Fatality Terror Attacks.
Author | : National Counterterrorism Center (U.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : National security |
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Author | : National Counterterrorism Center (U.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : National security |
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Author | : Commission on Prevention/WMDs |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2008-12-03 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0307473260 |
“The greatest danger of another catastrophic attack in the United States will materialize if the world's most dangerous terrorists acquire the world's most dangerous weapons.” —The 9/11 Commission Report The bipartisan Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism was established by the U.S. Congress to build on the work of the 9/11 Commission by assessing our nation's progress in preventing weapons of mass destruction proliferation and terrorism, and providing a roadmap to greater security with concrete recommendations for improvement. The Commission has interviewed over 200 experts inside and outside of government. They have met with counterterrorism and intelligence officials here at home and abroad who are working to stop proliferation and terrorism The Commission's report examines the government's current policies and programs, identifies gaps in our government's prevention strategy and recommends ways to close them. The threat of terrorist attacks in the United States and elsewhere is still very real. The world remians at risk There is more that can and must be done. Our security depends on it.
Author | : Edward Mickolus |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 343 |
Release | : 2014-03-17 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0786477636 |
This comprehensive chronology provides coverage of every international terrorist attack covered in public literature--including newspapers, news magazines, radio, television, websites, and other media--from 2008 through 2012, plus updates on events that occurred before that period. It notes trends in suicide bombings, violence against Western and local hostages, letter bombs, food tampering, major assassinations, and other attacks by terrorists of all stripes. Changes in security measures around the world are also included, as are the key players in each event, ranging from terrorists to victims to individuals trying to prevent the next attack.
Author | : U. s. State Department |
Publisher | : Cosimo Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2010-07-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9781616402211 |
Al-Qa'ida lost ground in 2008 but remains the greatest terrorist threat to the United States and its allies. Nations such as Iran continue to undermine international efforts to reduce terrorism. Defeating modern terrorism requires a holistic approach that encompasses political, cultural, and economic factors. These are just some of the conclusions drawn in Country Reports on Terrorism 2008, the most recent of the annual reports the U.S. State Department is required by law to provide to Congress. Dated April 2009, this full and complete annual report on terrorism around the world looks at the situation on the ground in regions from Albania to Zimbabwe, explores the impact of state sponsors of terrorism (Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria), discusses the global challenge of WMD terrorism, and examines terrorist safe havens and terrorist organizations from Abu Nidal to the United Self-Defense Forces of Columbia. This is a vital background briefing for anyone concerned about the geopolitical state of the planet and the asymmetrical dangers the United States faces in the early 21st century.
Author | : Sharon Pickup |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 13 |
Release | : 2010-11 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1437912494 |
Since 2001, Congress has provided the DoD with $808 billion in supplemental and annual appropriations, as of Sept. 2008, primarily for military operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). DoD's annual obligations for GWOT have shown a steady increase from $0.2 billion in FY 2001 to $162.4 billion in FY 2008. As of Sept. 2008, Congress has appropriated a total of $808 billion primarily for GWOT operations since 2001. Of that amount, $187 billion has been provided for FY 2008. In addition, $65.9 billion was appropriated in FY 2008 for FY 2009 but was not available for obligation in FY 2008. DoD has reported obligations of $654.7 billion for military operations in support of the war from FY 2001 through FY 2008. Charts and tables.
Author | : David Cole |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-02 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 9781595584151 |
A brilliantly conceived critique by two of the leading US constitutional scholars who argue that the Bush administration's preemptive approach to domestic and international security has not only compromised national security but led to the heightened threat of terrorist attacks. Cole and Lubel, through groundbreaking analysis of efforts employed in the name of protecting its citizens, expose the government's record of empty successes, coupled with the resentment it has generated, has left the US less safe. The book concludes by proposing alternative preventative strategies.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2012-11-25 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0309114047 |
The electric power delivery system that carries electricity from large central generators to customers could be severely damaged by a small number of well-informed attackers. The system is inherently vulnerable because transmission lines may span hundreds of miles, and many key facilities are unguarded. This vulnerability is exacerbated by the fact that the power grid, most of which was originally designed to meet the needs of individual vertically integrated utilities, is being used to move power between regions to support the needs of competitive markets for power generation. Primarily because of ambiguities introduced as a result of recent restricting the of the industry and cost pressures from consumers and regulators, investment to strengthen and upgrade the grid has lagged, with the result that many parts of the bulk high-voltage system are heavily stressed. Electric systems are not designed to withstand or quickly recover from damage inflicted simultaneously on multiple components. Such an attack could be carried out by knowledgeable attackers with little risk of detection or interdiction. Further well-planned and coordinated attacks by terrorists could leave the electric power system in a large region of the country at least partially disabled for a very long time. Although there are many examples of terrorist and military attacks on power systems elsewhere in the world, at the time of this study international terrorists have shown limited interest in attacking the U.S. power grid. However, that should not be a basis for complacency. Because all parts of the economy, as well as human health and welfare, depend on electricity, the results could be devastating. Terrorism and the Electric Power Delivery System focuses on measures that could make the power delivery system less vulnerable to attacks, restore power faster after an attack, and make critical services less vulnerable while the delivery of conventional electric power has been disrupted.
Author | : Ekaterina A. Stepanova |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0199533555 |
This volume combines qualitative research with the analysis of available data on trends in modern terrorism and the use of primary sources and writings. It puts forwad an original typology of terrorism based on the overall level of a militant group's goals and the extent to which its terrorist activities are linked to a broader armed conflict.