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Reports
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Homeland Security Dilemma: The Imagination of Failure and the Escalating Costs of Perfecting Security. June 2006.
- "In this study, Dr. Frank Harvey tackles a newly discovered phenomenon in public reaction to the new high-security regimes that have developed in the west since 9/11 and the implications for Canada. Harvey shows that 9/11 sparked off a massive increase in public spending on national or homeland security in Canada and the United States (not to mention western Europe, Australia, etc.), but that the greater the spending increases, the greater the public sense of insecurity. In other words, as public spending on security has increased over the past five years, the public has grown more apprehensive about its safety. At the same time – and adding to the mystery – there have been no terrorist incidents at all in the United State since 9/11 – while terrorist attacks elsewhere in western Europe and southeast Asia have amounted to mere pinpricks."
Source: Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute (All by Source | Source Website).
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MIPT Terrorism Annual 2004. 2005.
- This report discusses "recent trends in global terrorist activity, with an aim of identifying the world's most active terrorist groups during 2003, based on statistics from the RAND-MIPT Terrorism Incident Database."
Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website).
See Also -
MIPT Bulletins :
Terrorist Events and Activities
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MIPT Quarterly Bulletin - Summer 2004. 2004.
- This quarterly Terrorism Update contains two articles: The Global War on Terrorism and Its Effects on Al Qaeda's Organizational Structure and Leadership by Heather S. Gregg and Thinking About Local Law Enforcement in Light of 9/11 by Barbara Raymond and Laura Hickman.
Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website).
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Al Qaeda :
First Responders :
MIPT Bulletins
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4.
MIPT Terrorism Annual 2002. 2004.
- This yearbook is designed to further the vital link among policymakers, emergency responders, public officials, scholars, and the public. The collection of articles contained herein offers thoughtful perspectives of subject-matter experts who draw heavily on a powerful database of terrorist acts worldwide. Their contemporary analysis and insights probe cross-cutting issues and describe the terrorist threat environment. This volume also features graphical summaries and statistics on terrorist incidents and trends, and lastly contains the reprints of previous editions of quarterly bulletins on various counterterrorism subjects.
Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 1.4+ Mb.
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Al Qaeda :
First Responders :
MIPT Bulletins :
Terrorist Events and Activities
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Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World. November 2008.
- "'Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World' is the fourth unclassified report prepared by the National Intelligence Council (NIC) in recent years that takes a long-term view of the future. It offers a fresh look at how key global trends might develop over the next 15 years to influence world events. Our report is not meant to be an exercise in prediction or crystal ball-gazing. Mindful that there are many possible 'futures,' we offer a range of possibilities and potential discontinuities, as a way of opening our minds to developments we might otherwise miss. Some of our preliminary assessments are highlighted below: The whole international system--as constructed following WWII--will be revolutionized. Not only will new players--Brazil, Russia, India and China--have a seat at the international high table, they will bring new stakes and rules of the game. The unprecedented transfer of wealth roughly from West to East now under way will continue for the foreseeable future. Unprecedented economic growth, coupled with 1.5 billion more people, will put pressure on resources--particularly energy, food, and water--raising the specter of scarcities emerging as demand outstrips supply. The potential for conflict will increase owing partly to political turbulence in parts of the greater Middle East. As with the earlier NIC efforts--such as Mapping The Global Future 2020--the project's primary goal is to provide US policymakers with a view of how world developments could evolve, identifying opportunities and potentially negative developments that might warrant policy action. We also hope this paper stimulates a broader discussion of value to educational and policy institutions at home and abroad."
Source: National Intelligence Council (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 35+ Mb.
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Gangs in Central America. October 2008.
- "This report describes the gang problem in Central America, discusses country and regional approaches to deal with the gangs, and analyzes U.S. policy with respect to gangs in Central America."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL34112.
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Are We Winning?: Measuring Progress in the Struggle Against Violent Jihadism. September 2008.
- "The 'war on terror' has morphed from an imprecise, but comprehensible, concept into little more than a cudgel to be wielded in American domestic political debates by both the left and the right. What ought to be a policy debate over threats and consequences, risks and capabilities, ends and means is instead, too often, an opportunistic weapon used without reference to logic or facts in order to gain political advantage. The result is a dizzying set of changing assessments that encourage skepticism and cynicism instead of consistency and clarity. Ultimately, any approach to the challenge posed by violent jihadists must acknowledge several basic propositions: First, the threat is very real and likely to endure. Second, any progress is likely to be incremental and will require years of prudence and consistency to institutionalize. Third, our adversaries are strategically savvy and will continually adapt to our actions to achieve their goals. Complacency can quickly turn into catastrophe. Our goal in the Are We Winning? series is to provide empirical data as the foundation of reasoned discussion and principled debate. To this end, the American Security Project has developed ten criteria to measure progress -- or lack of progress -- in the struggle against violent jihadism. These metrics are designed to be both reproducible and as objective as possible. They are intended to comprise a holistic approach, examining causes and processes associated with violent jihadism, in addition to outcomes."
Source: American Security Project (All by Source | Source Website).
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Report to G8 Summit Leaders from the G8 Experts on International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime. September 2008.
- This is a report submitted by members of the G8 Roma/Lyon Group to G8 Leaders on efforts and actions to fight terrorism and transnational organized crime.
Source: G8 Information Centre (All by Source | Source Website).
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Combating Terrorism: Guidance for State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program is Limited and State does not Systematically Assess Outcomes. June 2008.
- "The Department of State's (State) Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) program's objectives are to provide partner nations with counterterrorism training and equipment, improve bilateral ties, and increase respect for human rights. State's Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism provides policy guidance and its Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance manages program operations. GAO assessed (1) State's guidance for determining ATA priorities, (2) how State coordinates ATA with other counterterrorism programs, (3) the extent State established ATA program goals and measures, and (4) State's reporting on U.S. counterterrorism assistance."
Source: Government Accountability Office (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: GAO-08-875T.
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Proceedings - Congressional Hearings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
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10.
On Point II: Transition to the New Campaign: The United States Army in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM May 2003 - January 2005. June 2008.
- This file is extremely large at 108 MB and will take a considerable amount of time to download. "This is the story of the American Army and its Soldiers during a critical period of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM--the 18 months following the topping of the Saddam Hussein regime in April 2003. On Point II: Transition to the New Campaign provides a contemporary historical account of the United States Army in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from May 2003 through the Iraqi elections of January 2005. As its title indicates, the book depicts the transition of the Army from conventional combat to full spectrum operations in support of building a new, free Iraq…On Point II is a comprehensive, balanced, and honest account of the Army's role in this particularly significant period in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. It is neither triumphant nor defeatist. On Point II provides Soldiers and other military professionals with a means to understand important and relevant lessons from the Army's recent operational experience. The story of the Army in this period of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM is one filled with many transitions, with many successes, and with significant challenges."
Source: Combat Studies Institute, U.S. Army (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 108+ Mb.
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Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan. June 2008.
- "This report to Congress is submitted consistent with Section 1230 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181). It includes a description of the comprehensive strategy of the United States for security and stability in Afghanistan. This report is the first in a series of reports required every 180 days through fiscal year 2010 and has been prepared in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the Attorney General, the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Secretary of Agriculture. This assessment complements other reports and information about Afghanistan provided to the Congress; however, it is not intended as a single source of all information about the combined efforts or the future strategy of the United States, its Coalition Partners, or Afghanistan. The information contained in this report is current as of April 10, 2008."
Source: Department of Defense, United States (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 1+ Mb.
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Evolution of Terrorism As A Global Test of Wills: A Personal Assessment and Perspective. May 2008.
- "When I started to write this article I found that I was largely drawing on material from a number of my publications. I was initially concerned that I would not take advantage of the extensive material that now exists in the field of terrorism, but I reconsidered my concern when I realized that the use of my writings could provide a personal narrative on the evolution of a scholar and his chosen specialty long before the study of contemporary terrorism was recognized as a field of academic inquiry and of public and governmental action. Moreover, the use of this material enabled me to see how the development of my studies over the years reflected changes in our understanding of terrorism and assessments of the future of an enduring threat. In effect, I had the opportunity to look backwards and forwards in regards to my research and writing on what is now a major threat in regards to national and international security. I hope that this study raises issues that most assuredly should be discussed in understanding the causes, dynamics and outcomes of terrorism. I also hope that this monograph will act as an incentive for the public to use the excellent material available for them at the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) and its recently acquired Professor Stephen Sloan Collection. I hope to continue through my writing to contribute additional material to it and to the important work of the MIPT." This report is another in MIPT's Senior Fellows series.
Source: MIPT (All by Source | Source Website). Large File: 1.7+ Mb.
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MIPT Bulletins
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13.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Initiatives and Actions to Combat Terrorism. May 2008.
- "International partnerships are instrumental to Saudi Arabia's efforts to combat terrorism. The Kingdom works closely with the United States government and the United Nations to ensure that inter-country collaborations are effective and useful. In January 2008, President George W. Bush visited the Kingdom for a three-day official visit, during which he participated in talks with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to address a range of issues, including international counterterrorism efforts. During the meeting, King Abdullah reiterated his call for the establishment of an international counterterrorism center under the aegis of the UN."
Source: Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (All by Source | Source Website).
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Comparing Alternative U.S. Counterterrorism Strategies: Can Assumption-Based Planning Help Elevate the Debate? 2008.
- "This briefing describes the use of assumption-based planning (ABP) to compare alternative U.S. counterterrorism strategies. ABP is a RAND-developed approach to strategic planning that helps decisionmakers rigorously scan for potential vulnerabilities in their plans. This briefing describes the first application of ABP to compare assumptions across alternative plans. In addition, this document reports on a series of workshops with expert and lay participants that tested the ability of ABP to facilitate discussions of contentious policy issues within diverse groups."
Source: RAND (All by Source | Source Website).
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National Strategies
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How Terrorist Groups End: Lessons for Countering Al Qa'ida. 2008.
- "By analyzing 648 groups that existed between 1968 and 2006, this monograph examines how terrorist groups end. Its purpose is to inform U.S. counterterrorist efforts by understanding how groups have ended in the past and to assess implications for countering al Qa'ida [al Qaeda]."
Source: RAND (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: MG-741.
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Al Qaeda :
Intelligence and Intelligence Sharing
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Immigration: Terrorist Grounds for Exclusion and Removal of Aliens. December 2007.
- "The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) spells out a strict set of admissions criteria and exclusion rules for all foreign nationals who come permanently to the United States as immigrants (i.e., legal permanent residents) or temporarily as nonimmigrants. Notably, any alien who engages in terrorist activity, or is a
representative or member of a designated foreign terrorist organization, is generally inadmissible. After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the INA was broadened to deny entry to representatives of groups that endorse terrorism, prominent individuals who endorse terrorism, and (in certain circumstances) spouses and children of aliens who are removable on terrorism grounds. The INA also contains grounds for inadmissibility based on foreign policy concerns."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL32564.
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Homeland Security
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Interrogation of Detainees: Overview of the McCain Amendment. December 2007.
- This report discusses what has been termed the McCain Amendment "regarding U.S. treatment of enemy combatants and terrorist suspects detained in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations, and whether such treatment complies with U.S. statutes and treaties such as the U.N. Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) and the 1949 Geneva Conventions." It also discusses Detainee Treatment Act provisions that "(1) require Department of Defense
(DOD) personnel to employ United States Army Field Manual guidelines while interrogating detainees, and (2) prohibit the 'cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment of persons under the detention, custody, or control of the United States Government.'" Finally, the report discusses "the application of the McCain Amendment by the DOD in the updated 2006 version of the Army Field Manual, particularly in light of
the Supreme Court's ruling in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld. In addition, the report discusses the Military Commissions Act of 2006 (MCA) (P.L. 109-366), which contains provisions that reference or amend the McCain Amendment, along with the Executive Order signed by President Bush that references MCA and McCain Amendment standards when describing guidelines for the treatment of detainees by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)."
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS), United States (All by Source). Report Number: RL33655.
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Secondary Legal Material
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Follow-up Audit of the Terrorist Screening Center. September 2007.
- "The Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) is a multi-agency organization administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that consolidates terrorist watchlist information and provides 24-hour, 7-day a week operational support for federal, state, local, and foreign governments. The TSC was created by the September 16, 2003, Homeland Security Presidential Directive-6 (HSPD-6), which directed the TSC to integrate all existing U.S. government terrorist watchlists and assist in the screening of individuals who, for example, apply for a visa, attempt to enter the United States through a port-of-entry, attempt to travel internationally on a commercial airline, or are stopped by a local law enforcement officer for a traffic violation. Prior to the establishment of the TSC, the federal government relied on at least a dozen separate terrorist watchlists maintained by different federal agencies. In June 2005, the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued an audit of the TSC's operations from the time of its inception in 2003.2 The OIG reported that although the TSC had made significant strides in becoming the government's single point-of-contact for law enforcement authorities requesting assistance in identifying individuals with possible ties to terrorism and had developed a consolidated terrorist watchlist database, the TSC had not done enough to ensure that the information in that database was complete and accurate."
Source: Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: 07 - 41.
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Iraqi Force Development: Conditions for Success, Consequences of Failure. September 2007.
- "There is no way to summarize Iraqi force development in simple terms. Iraq is already in a state of limited civil war and may well be escalating to the level of a major civil conflict. The current combination of insurgency, Sunni Arab versus Shi'ite Arab sectarian conflict, and Arab versus Kurdish ethnic conflict could easily cause the collapse of the current political structure, leading to a Shi'ite or Shi'ite-Kurdish dominated government with strong local centers of power, and an ongoing fight with Iraq's Sunnis."
Source: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (All by Source | Source Website).
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Insurgency/Counterinsurgency
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Report of the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq. September 2007.
- "As required by the legislation, our report addresses the readiness of the Iraqi Security Forces to assume responsibility for maintaining the territorial integrity of Iraq, their ability to deny international terrorists safe haven, their ability to bring greater security to Iraq's 18 provinces in the next 12 to 18 months, and their ability to bring an end to sectarian violence to achieve national reconciliation. In addition, the Commission was tasked with an assessment of ISF capabilities in the areas of training, equipment, command, control, intelligence, and logistics. Finally, we were asked to consider whether, after several years of training, equipping, and mentoring by Coalition forces, continued support would contribute to the readiness of the ISF to defend its territorial integrity, prevent Iraq from becoming a safe haven for terrorists, increase security throughout the nation, and end sectarian violence."
Source: Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate (All by Source | Source Website).
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Military Issues :
Proceedings - Congressional Hearings, Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, etc.
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