Coping with terrorism

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Terrorism; (United States)

OSTI ID:7054325

Kerr, D M

Terrorism has emerged as a tool of low-intensity conflict used to undermine Western and moderate governments. There is evidence that the US faces a new threshold of terrorist threat both at home and abroad because the tools are available, media attention is global and often undisciplined, and the motives for terrorist attack span a wide spectrum. The US has no internal consensus of how to respond to acts of terrorism. The goal of the terrorists is to erode faith in the government and the democratic system. The author analyzes the threat and examines opportunities for an adequate response. Among his recommendations are to make infrastructure networks more robust and less vulnerable, the use of new technologies that enhance security, clear guidelines for intelligence gathering and analysis, specially trained response forces, and political moderation and cooperation.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM
• OSTI ID: 7054325
• Journal Information: Terrorism; (United States), Vol. 8:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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