Smart Counter-terrorism: Incorporating the N-order Effects and Adopting a Human Security Perspective
Smart Counter-terrorism: Incorporating the N-order Effects and Adopting a Human Security Perspective

Summary/Abstract: This paper argues that counter-terrorism communities need to incorporate the second and third order effects of their pre-emptive actions into their planned actions, and adopt a broader human security approach which will bring long-term sustainable security. Democratic states should be more careful with their policy of offensive counter-terrorism (especially targeted killings) in order to prevent further boomerang effects, resurrection of the eliminated terrorist nodes, and damage to democratic values.

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