Understanding the War on Terror
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 652
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 650
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Terrorism kills innocent people. All of the victims of this war have been civilians who were just going to work, shopping, or having a drink and dancing at a club. Many of the dead have been young students.
Understanding the War on Terror examines the war we are living in, addresses the issues, and encourages the reader to draw their own conclusions, and to participate in their own analysis, without the simplistic analysis we see repeated from politicians, the media, and academics.
In order to win this war, we must get away from the personal politics and the culture of celebrity that has dominated our discussion since September 11, 2001. We must seek out expertise and think for ourselves. This book is a first step in having a discussion about the most important issue of our day. As the list of locations of attacks keeps getting longer; the repetition of the contradictory message creates an environment of fear, crisis and ironically in the long run, apathy. Understanding the War on Terror helps the reader understand, which can then lead the individual to envision a strategy for victory in this struggle. Understanding the War on Terror helps the reader break the atmosphere of fear, crisis, and apathy.
Understanding the War on Terror examines the war using three levels of analysis incorporated into international relations theory. They are: the international environment, sovereign states, and individuals.
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Introduction
Section 1: Terrorism and the International Environment
Chapter 1: The Characteristics of the International System
Introduction
Anarchical Nature of the International Environment
Strategic Power and the Power Alignment of the International Environment
Balance of Power
Collective Security
Power Preponderance
Neo-Realist and Neo-Liberal Schools of Thought
Max Weber's Vision
The Kantian Model
The War on Terror: Who is the Enemy?
National Interest and International Law: The United Nations
Conclusion
Chapter 2: A History of Terrorism and the International Environment (Monarchies) 1790-1945
Introduction
Terrorism against Monarchy 1790-1920
Anarchists, Socialists, and Revolutionaries in Russia
The Street Takes Control (Terrorism after World War I)
Terror in the Name of Revolution: The Bolsheviks in Russia
German State Terror under the Nazi Regime: The Gutter Takes Control
The SA: Thugs and True Believers (Who Were Expendable)
The SS: The Killing Elite
The Gestapo
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Terrorism and the International Environment (United Nations)
Introduction
The U.N. Security Council as a Political Structure
The Behavior of the Permanent Members of the U.N. Security Council, 1945-1997
Great Britain as a Permanent Member of the U.N. Security Council
France as a Permanent Member of the U.N. Security Council
Russian and the Soviet Union Permanent Members of the UN. Security Council
China as a Permanent Member of the UN. Security Council
The United States as a Permanent Member of the UN. Security Council
Terrorism against the Dutch, French, and British
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Terrorism as National Liberation
Introduction
The Korean War: Stalin's Last Great Adventure
Vietnam and Cuba: The Revolution Will Be Televised
The Revolution in Vietnam
The Cuban Revolution
Internationalization of Terrorism
Terror Attacks During the Cold War
Munich
Hijackings During the Cold War
Bombings and Kidnappings: Weapons in the Terrorists' Arsenal
The Troubles
The Spectacular Bombing Attacks of the 1980s
Kidnappings
The International Environment's Response to Terrorism During the Cold War and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Conclusion
Section 2: Terrorism and the State
Chapter 5: State Sponsors of Terror
Introduction
Iran as a Sponsor of Terror
Syria as a Sponsor of Terror
North Korea as a Sponsor of Terrorism
Libya as a Former Sponsor of Terrorism
Conclusion
Chapter 6: AI-Qaeda and its Allies
Introduction
State Sponsorship and Al-Qaeda: What We Know
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Following the Money: Al-Qaeda's Financing
AI-Qaeda as a Fraud
AI-Qaeda as a Drug Cartel
Globalization: Al-Qaeda Is Closer Than You Think
Hiding in Clear Sight: Al-Qaeda in America
Conclusion
Chapter 7: AI-Qaeda's Terrorist Attacks
Introduction
Al-Qaeda's Attacks before September 11th
The September 11th Attacks and Other Terrorist Attacks
Al-Qaeda and Nuclear Terrorism
Al-Qaeda and Nuclear Weapons: The Conventional School
AI-Qaeda and Nuclear Weapons: The Unconventional Analysis
Conclusion
Chapter 8: The State Responds to AI-Qaeda: Approaches to Counter-Terrorism Policies
Introduction
U.S. Counter-Terrorism Policy
The Preemptive Strategy in Counter-Terrorism
The Criminal Justice Approach to Counter-Terrorism
Targeted Killing
Terrorism as Genocide
Conclusion
Section 3: Terrorism and the Individual
Chapter 9: Terrorism and the Individual
Introduction
Homegrown Violent Extremist (HVEs)
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights: Individual Protection under the U.S. Constitution
Drugs, Oil, and Borders: What Are We Doing?
Things You Should Do Before a Terrorist Attack
Conclusion
Conclusion
Appendix
Index