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A non-ending struggle: making difficult choices in contending terrorism

[journal article]

Smelser, Neil J.

Abstract

"Terrorismus entzieht sich aufgrund seines wechselhaften Charakters einer klaren Definition – und fordert demokratische Gesellschaften in besonderem Maße heraus. Es gilt, eine Balance zu finden zwischen Überreaktion und Nachlässigkeit, Offenheit in der Kommunikation und Geheimniskrämerei, zw... view more

"Terrorismus entzieht sich aufgrund seines wechselhaften Charakters einer klaren Definition – und fordert demokratische Gesellschaften in besonderem Maße heraus. Es gilt, eine Balance zu finden zwischen Überreaktion und Nachlässigkeit, Offenheit in der Kommunikation und Geheimniskrämerei, zwischen Sicherheit und Wahrung bürgerlicher Freiheiten. Eine gewisse Routine im Umgang mit Terror hat sich inzwischen entwickelt, und es hat den Anschein, dass diskrete internationale Zusammenarbeit auf Dauer erfolgreicher ist als quasimilitärische Kriegführung."[Autorenreferat]... view less


"Terrorism is almost impossible to define and difficult to address because of its irregularity and changing nature. Governments and citizens are confronted with tough challenges, like finding a balance between security and liberty, between transparent communication and secrecy, between alarm... view more

"Terrorism is almost impossible to define and difficult to address because of its irregularity and changing nature. Governments and citizens are confronted with tough challenges, like finding a balance between security and liberty, between transparent communication and secrecy, between alarmism and stoicism. It seems that for foiling terrorism cooperative efforts show more results than aggressive, warlike strategies. But there will always be remaining risks for free societies."[author´s abstract]... view less

Keywords
conflict management; civil rights; terrorism; national security; fight against terrorism; political strategy

Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy

Document language
English

Publication Year
2010

Page/Pages
p. 24-26

Journal
WZB-Mitteilungen (2010) 128

Status
reviewed

Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications


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