Counter-Terrorism: Issues and Lessons to Be Learnt

Abstract

This paper explores the ways in which the single gravest threat, terrorism, can be tackled. It discusses the evolution of terrorism citing that terrorism is not new. It goes on to the changes and trends which have taken place in methods used by terrorists. It deals with the strange relationship the terrorists and the counter-terrorists share with each other with both sides trying to develop new tactics and trying to be a step ahead of each other.

Most importantly, it deals with the measures and perspectives which can be taken against terrorism. What all needs to be done and can be done is the basis of this paper. In the end, it talks about what the future holds for the issue of terrorism.

Keywords: Counter-Terrorism

JEL Classification: K40, K42