Counter Terrorism Flashcards
What is counter terrorism?
Counter-terrorism refers to strategies, tactics, and measures taken to prevent, respond to, and combat terrorism and its effects.
What are the main goals of counter terrorism?
The main goals are to prevent terrorist attacks, disrupt terrorist networks, protect citizens and infrastructure, and respond effectively to incidents.
What is the “Prevent” strategy in the UK?
Part of the UK government’s counter-terrorism strategy, Prevent aims to stop people from being drawn into terrorism by addressing its root causes and providing support to those at risk.
What is the role of intelligence in counter-terrorism?
Intelligence gathering is crucial for identifying threats, tracking terrorist activities, and disrupting planned attacks.
Name common counter-terrorism measures.
Measures include surveillance, border security, intelligence sharing, counter-radicalization programs, and targeted military or law enforcement actions.
What is the significance of international cooperation in counter-terrorism?
Terrorism is often transnational; cooperation between nations helps share intelligence, resources, and strategies to combat global threats.
What are ethical challenges involved in counter-terrorism?
Ethical challenges include balancing security with individual rights, preventing discrimination, and ensuring accountability for intrusive measures like surveillance or detention.
What is the role of technology in counter-terrorism?
Technology aids in surveillance, data analysis, biometric identification, and detecting threats in real time.
What is radicalization, and how does it relate to counter-terrorism?
Radicalization is the process by which individuals adopt extreme ideologies. Counter-terrorism strategies aim to counter radicalization through education and community outreach.
What is “terrorist financing,” and how is it countered?
Terrorist financing involves funding terrorist activities. Measures include monitoring financial transactions, freezing assets, and enforcing anti-money laundering laws.
What is the UN’s role in counter-terrorism?
The UN promotes international collaboration through frameworks like the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which focuses on prevention, capacity-building, and protecting human rights.
How does community engagement aid counter-terrorism efforts?
Engaging with communities builds trust, counters extremist narratives, and helps identify early signs of radicalization.
What is “lone-wolf terrorism,” and why is it a challenge?
Lone-wolf terrorism involves individuals acting independently of organized groups, making detection and prevention more difficult.
What are counter-terrorism “hard” and “soft” approaches?
Hard approaches: Use of military force, surveillance, and law enforcement.
Soft approaches: Addressing root causes like poverty, inequality, and education to prevent radicalization.
What is the role of counter-terrorism legislation?
Laws establish the legal framework for actions like detention, surveillance, and the prosecution of terrorism-related offenses.
