Terrorism and Homeland Security: Perspectives, Thoughts, and Opinions

This volume brings together the work of academic researchers and law enforcement and intelligence personnel to present a sober appraisal of the issues surrounding the current state of our security infrastructure. Topics discussed include the history of terrorism and the rise of transnational anti-Western Islamism, progress made in protecting nations and individuals from terrorism, an analysis of a captured al-Qaeda training manual, suicide bombings, and political propaganda. The book also examines cooperative antiterrorism efforts among nations, insider threats, intelligence gathering, terrorist threats south of the border, and tools for locating bomb makers and clandestine labs.