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Terrorism has emerged as one of the most problematic issues facing national governments and the international community in the 21st century. But how is it possible to counter terrorism in a world in which governance is still dominated by the nation-state? Are we seeing new forms of terrorist activity in the wake of 9/11? Are pre-9/11 approaches still valid? How can we combat and control diverse threats of multiple origin? Who should be responsible for countering terrorism and in what circumstances? In this incisive new book, Ronald Crelinsten seeks to provide answers to these pressing questions, challenging readers to think beyond disciplinary and jurisdictional boundaries. He presents an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to the difficulties and obstacles related to countering terrorism in democratic societies. The counterterrorism framework that he develops in this book reflects the complex world in which we live. The different approaches to counterterrorism provide the organizing theme of the book and help the reader to understand and to appreciate the full range of options available. -- Back cover.

This article establishes the prevalence of deterrence over preemption when targeted governments can choose between either policies or employ both. There is a similar proclivity to favor defensive counter-terrorist measures over proactive policies. Unfortunately, this predisposition results in an equilibrium with socially inferior payoffs when compared with proactive responses. Proactive policies tend to provide purely public benefits to all potential targets & are usually undersupplied, whereas defensive policies tend to yield a strong share of provider-specific benefits & are often oversupplied. When terrorists direct a disproportionate number of attacks at one government, its reliance on defensive measures can disappear. Ironically, terrorists can assist governments in addressing coordination dilemmas associated with some antiterrorist policies by targeting some countries more often than others. 1 Table, 6 Figures, 25 References. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright 2005.]

According to the legislation of Finland, the crimes connected with terrorism, are understood as crimes with intention to make the act of terrorism doing serious harm to the state or the international organization.

"Terrorism and Counterterrorism" published on by Oxford University Press.

Defining terrorism and counterterrorism -- What motivates the terrorist? -- Geopolitics and counterterrorism -- The limits of power -- Separation of powers and checks, and balances -- Rules of engagement -- Interrorgation of terrorism suspects -- State-Sponsored terrorism -- Terrorism and the media -- Framing homeland security -- Going forward

Part One The Fight against Terrorism in Historical Perspective: 1 Countering Terrorism: A Historical Perspective ; 2 Constitutionalising Emergency Powers in Modern Europe ; 3 Liberal State Responses to Terrorism and Their Limits ; 4 The Role of Modern States in the Decline and Demise of Terrorism -- Part Two Balancing Security Concerns and Individual Freedoms ; 5 Terrorism and Human Rights Paradigms The United Kingdom after 11 September 2001 ; 6 Terror Financing, Guilt by Association and the Paradigm of Prevention in the 'War on Terror' ; 7 United We Stand: National Courts Reviewing Counterterrorism Measures ; 8 'The Last Refuge of the Tyrant'? Judicial Deference to Executive Actions in Time of 'Terror' ; 9 The Abuse of Executive Powers: What Remedies? ; 10 The UN Security Council, Counterterrorism and Human Rights -- Part Three Is There a Need for New Legal Paradigms? ; 11 Judicial Balancing in Times of Stress: A Comparative Constitutional Perspecti ; 12. International Law, Counterterrorism and the Quest for Checks and Balances: Why the Calling Sirens of Constitutionalism Should Be Resisted.

Repeated interaction between a terrorist group and a target government is analyzed in a game-theoretic model. The analysis identifies a dynamic inconsistency problem, which forces the government to under-invest in defensive measures while over-investing in offensive measures. Policy implications are discussed in light of recent US counterterrorism experience. It is shown that governments may resolve the problem by delegating the authority over defensive measures to an independent agency.

Blind Spot: The Secret History of American Counterterrorism, by Timothy Naftali, is reviewed.