Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism

by Amos N. Guiora

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

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;

A style and format that is highly engaging and student-friendly;

An inter-disciplinary approach to the study of counterterrorism, covering law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions;

An extensive and balanced comparative analysis of five different nations' counterterrorism efforts not offered by any other book on the topic;

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;

A variety of materials, including case law, policy documents, operational decisions, and engaging case studies from five different countries;

Issues to Consider sections throughout each chapter that facilitate lively discussion predicated on real dilemmas and scenarios;

Suggested simulation exercises in which the students role play as decision-makers.

448 pages, Paperback

First published November 6, 2007