Terrorism and Response to Terrorist Threat

Contents : Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction : definition, causes and manifestations of terrorism. 2. Characteristics of the terrorist. 3. Psyche of the terrorist. 4. Types of terrorism. 5. Suicide terrorism : the attack on the united states. 6. Terrorism and the law : national and international. 7. Terrorism in India. 8. Some terrorist groups : national and international. 9. Tactics to counter terrorism. 10. National policy and strategy. 11. Response to terrorist threat : grand strategy. Appendix. Index.

"The scourge of terrorism is perpetrated by barbaric acts of fanatics, devoid of any respect for the sanctity of human life. The evil demands a tireless response with an unflinching resolve-both national and international-without which this poison shall grip the whole world causing untold destruction.

Hijacking and using US passenger planes as precision-guided suicide missiles to destroy the hallmarks of their own military and economic might have redefined the dimension, face and definition of terrorism to unimaginable proportions and challenges. Every terrorist has a psyche which motivates him to do something brutal since terrorism has no religion or nationality. Terrorists exhibit certain characteristics and to deal with them the law has been well crystallized. This book also focuses on terrorist groups—national and international-and discusses the activities of Indian terrorists abroad.

It lies in the interests of all countries to fight this menace instead of fighting each other. To counter terrorism, strong tactical and strategic measures are the need of the hour. These, coupled with an effective and aggressive national policy and an all-pervasive international strategy, based on international determination and cooperation, will definitely go a long way in ensuring a painless and peaceful tomorrow for humanity. The crusade of the civilized world must succeed". (jacket)