The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle: A Guide for Decision Makers

-This is one of the most original and important books ever written on terrorism and counterterrorism. For anyone wishing to understand terrorism's impact on society and how to counter it, The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle is indispensable.- --Joshua Sinai, Senior Terrorism Analyst, ANSER (Analytic Services) -Finally a comprehensive and practical guide for busy counter-terrorism decision-makers! Boaz Ganor offers a comprehensive framework to help analysts and officials in dealing with all aspects of terrorism. His insights and advice on issues ranging from intelligence, deterrence, offensive and defensive actions, the media, legislative policies, psychological impact and international cooperation are both timely and important. A must read for all dealing with the phenomenon of terrorism!- --Marc Sageman, author of Understanding Terror Networks. -The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle fills an important gap in the literature. Although much has been written about terrorists and terrorism, until now no authoritative work has addressed the critical dimension of counter-terrorism. Although focused on Israel's experience, The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle is relevant to the dilemmas that all governments face in countering this menace.- --Bruce Hoffman, author of Inside Terrorism "This is one of the most original and important books ever written on terrorism and counterterrorism. For anyone wishing to understand terrorism's impact on society and how to counter it, The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle is indispensable." --Joshua Sinai, Senior Terrorism Analyst, ANSER (Analytic Services) "Finally a comprehensive and practical guide for busy counter-terrorism decision-makers! Boaz Ganor offers a comprehensive framework to help analysts and officials in dealing with all aspects of terrorism. His insights and advice on issues ranging from intelligence, deterrence, offensive and defensive actions, the media, legislative policies, psychological impact and international cooperation are both timely and important. A must read for all dealing with the phenomenon of terrorism!" --Marc Sageman, author of Understanding Terror Networks. "The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle fills an important gap in the literature. Although much has been written about terrorists and terrorism, until now no authoritative work has addressed the critical dimension of counter-terrorism. Although focused on Israel's experience, The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle is relevant to the dilemmas that all governments face in countering this menace." --Bruce Hoffman, author of Inside Terrorism "This is one of the most original and important books ever written on terrorism and counterterrorism. For anyone wishing to understand terrorism's impact on society and how to counter it, "The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle" is indispensable." --Joshua Sinai, Senior Terrorism Analyst, ANSER (Analytic Services) "Finally a comprehensive and practical guide for busy counter-terrorism decision-makers! Boaz Ganor offers a comprehensive framework to help analysts and officials in dealing with all aspects of terrorism. His insights and advice on issues ranging from intelligence, deterrence, offensive and defensive actions, the media, legislative policies, psychological impact and international cooperation are both timely and important. A must read for all dealing with the phenomenon of terrorism!" --Marc Sageman, author of "Understanding Terror Networks." ""The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle "fills an important gap in the literature. Although much has been written about terrorists and terrorism, until now no authoritative work has addressed the critical dimension of counter-terrorism. Although focused on Israel's experience, "The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle" is relevant to the dilemmas that all governments face in countering this menace." --Bruce Hoffman, author of "Inside Terrorism" "This is one of the most original and important books ever written on terrorism and counterterrorism. For anyone wishing to understand terrorism's impact on society and how to counter it, "The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle" is indispensable."--Joshua Sinai, Senior Terrorism Analyst, ANSER (Analytic Services)"Finally a comprehensive and practical guide for busy counter-terrorism decision-makers! Boaz Ganor offers a comprehensive framework to help analysts and officials in dealing with all aspects of terrorism. His insights and advice on issues ranging from intelligence, deterrence, offensive and defensive actions, the media, legislative policies, psychological impact and international cooperation are both timely and important. A must read for all dealing with the phenomenon of terrorism!"--Marc Sageman, author of "Understanding Terror Networks."""The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle "fills an important gap in the literature. Although much has been written about terrorists and terrorism, until now no authoritative work has addressed the critical dimension of counter-terrorism. Although focused on Israel's experience, "The Counter-Terrorism Puzzle" is relevant to the dilemmas that all governments face in countering this menace."--Bruce Hoffman, author of "Inside Terrorism"