Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism
Amos N. Guiora
University of Utah
500 pages. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-7355-6800-6. With Teacher's Manual.
About the Book
Author Amos N. Guiora compares the four aspects of counterterrorism—law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions—from the perspectives of five different countries: the United States, Spain, Russia, Israel, and India. With engaging writing and an interdisciplinary approach, Guiora illuminates a wide variety of timely issues, including interrogation, judicial review, international law, and the proper forum for trying terrorists.
A perfect complement to the study of international law, constitutional law, criminal law, national security law, and counterterrorism, Global Perspectives on Counterterrorism is ideal for anyone seeking insight and a broader perspective on a subject at once national and personal, offering:
- Expertise that draws on first-hand knowledge of law, policy, military operations, and intelligence gathering
- An interdisciplinary approach that examines law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions in the context of counterterrorism
- Extensive comparative analysis of the counterterrorism efforts of five different nations
- A rich selection of materials that includes case law, policy documents, and case studies
- Highly engaging text supported by simulation exercises and suggested topics for discussion
- Timely coverage of a range of issues from the ethical boundaries of interrogation to judicial review, international law, and the proper forum for trying terrorists
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AIDP Blog (International Association of Penal Law)
National Security Advisors Blog