Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism is a highly engaging text that
brings Amos Guiora’s unique expertise and first-hand knowledge of the subject
to your classroom. Appropriate for undergraduate, graduate, and law students
alike, this book examines the four central aspects of counterterrorism — law,
policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions. Through the
comparison and analysis of five different nations’ treatment of the subject —
the United States, Spain, Russia, Israel and India — this book stands above
the rest as a comprehensive and insightful study of counterterrorism.
Numerous features makes this an invaluable text for your students. It
offers:
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an author that brings unique expertise to the subject of counterterrorism
, with first-hand knowledge of the legal, policy, operations, and
intelligence aspects of the subject
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a style and format that is highly engaging and student-friendly
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an inter-disciplinary approach to the study of counterterrorism
—covering law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions
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an extensive and balanced comparative analysis of five
different nations’ counterterrorism efforts not offered by any other book on
the topic
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a practical approach to discussing a wide variety of issues pertinent to
counterterrorism, including interrogations, the proper forum for trying
terrorists, judicial review, international law, intelligence gathering, and
policy responses to terrorism
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a variety of materials, including case law, policy documents, operational
decisions, and engaging case studies from five different countries
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Issues to Consider sections throughout each chapter
that facilitate lively discussion predicated on real dilemmas and scenarios
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suggested simulation exercises in which the students role play as
decision-makers
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a Teacher’s Manual that includes detailed, recommended
discussion guides
An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is
available at
http://www.aspenlawschool.com/guiora_counterterrorism
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Balancing Between National Security and Individual Rights
Chapter 3. International Law
Chapter 4. Judicial Review
Chapter 5. Operational Counterterrorism Methods
Chapter 6. Legislative and Policy Responses to Terrorism
Chapter 7. Intelligence Gathering
Chapter 8. Interrogation of Terrorists
Chapter 9. Defining the Fight – Status and Terrorist Trials
Chapter 10. Where to Try Terrorists?
