Winning without War
Winning without War
Evaluating Military and Nonmilitary Strategies for Countering Terrorism
This chapter outlines alternative approaches to achieving international counterterrorism policy objectives. The authors cite studies showing that law enforcement and political processes are the most effective means of bringing terrorist groups to an end. The chapter argues that countering terrorism is ultimately a political struggle, and calls for international cooperation to address the conditions conducive to violent extremism. A two-pronged approach is advocated: coordinated international police and intelligence efforts to prevent attacks, and parallel political, economic, and social measures aimed at eroding the support base for militancy and ameliorating the grievances that give rise to terrorism. These approaches are embodied in the UN Counterterrorism Strategy adopted in 2006. The UN Strategy elevates the importance of inclusive and accountable governance, peacebuilding, economic development, and human rights, in contrast to predominately military approaches to counterterrorism policy.
Keywords: conflict transformation, Yemen, Pakistan, governance, UN Counter-terrorism Strategy, policing, human rights
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