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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 q

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- History -- What It Takes -- Individual Selection -- Delta Force Basic Training -- Seal Training -- Strike Training -- Hostage Rescue Training -- Target Surveillance -- Raids -- Hostage Rescue Missions -- Working with Local Forces -- Underwater Operations -- Small Arms -- Uniforms and Persional Equipment -- Surveillance and Communications -- Hostage Rescue Equipment -- Fort Battle in Mazar- 4- Sharif -- Recuing Prisoners -- Saving Captain Phillips -- Bin Laden Raid -- Glossary -- Further Information -- Index -- Back Cover.

Introduction -- History of the National Counterterrorism Center -- The National Counterterrorism Center's organization -- How the National Counterterrorism Center fights terrorism -- The National Counterterrorism Center's work with other counterterrorist agencies -- Changes to the CIA after September 11, 2001 -- New U.S. counterterrorism measures

1. Pakistan's Militancy Challenge: From Where to What?. - Moeed Yusuf with contributions from Megan Neville, Ayesha Chugh, and Stephanie Flamenbaum. - 2. Militancy and Extremism in Pakistan: A US Perspective. - Marvin G. Weinbaum. - 3. Counterinsurgency: The Myth of Sisyphus?. - Ejaz Haider. - 4. Political Instability and Its Implications for an Effective National Counterterrorism Policy in Pakistan. - Savail Meekal Hussain and Mehreen Zahra-Malik. - 5. Counterterrorism Efforts of Law Enforcement Agencies in Pakistan. - Suhail Habib Tajik. - 6. Legal Challenges to Military Operations in Pakistan: The Case of the Federally and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas. - Ahmer Bilal Soofi. - 7. Choking Financing for Militants in Pakistan. - Muhammad Amir Rana. - 8. Cyberia: A New Warzone for Pakistan's Islamists. - Zafarullah Khan. - 9. Pakistan's Paradoxical Survival. - Anatol Lieven. - Conclusion. - Moeed Yusuf