With a Helmet or a Badge : is the counterterrorism effort more effectively undertaken by the military or the police?
Goh Churn Yen, Tom
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Abstract: While some countries attempt to resolve the terrorist problem with police power, others rely on military might. this essay seeks to unpack the complex phenomenon of counter-terrorism and explore whether the police or the army is more effective in the fight against terror. social support for the counter-terrorism effort denies terrorists both legitimacy and recruitment opportunities. this in turn limits the ability of terrorist organisations to carry out attacks and to regenerate losses, reducing the overall terrorist threat. a police force that works closely with society is well-poised to lead the fight against terror, though we must not discount the capabilities of the military in supporting this herculean effort. Keywords: Counter-Terrorism; Minimum Force; Liberal Values; Measure of Effectiveness Framework
Source:
Pointer Vol. 38 No. 2 2012
Series:
Pointer ; Vol. 38, No. 2
Language:
English
BRN:
129654