Naval War College Review
Abstract
Among a cacophony of authors on terrorism writing since September 2001 is a small but refreshing group who offer specific, pragmatic, and tested solutions. Boaz Ganor joins this select few with a book aptly subtitled A Guide for Decision Makers. Ganor splendidly captures inescapable fundamental truths. First, defining terrorism is fraught with politics, emotion, and legal quandaries; however, the world must reach a consensus in order to move toward solutions. Second, democracies are uniquely vulnerable to terrorism, and they are struggling with the question of whether to treat terrorism as a crime or as a method of war. Third, efforts to counter terrorism must be multigenerational. Finally, decision makers can and must take steps to inoculate society against the effects of terrorism, through a comprehensive education campaign.
Recommended Citation
Norwitz, Jeffrey H.
(2006)
"The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle: A Guide for Decision Makers,"
Naval War College Review: Vol. 59:
No.
1, Article 11.
Available at:
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol59/iss1/11
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