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James R. Schlesinger Professor of the Practice of Energy, National Security, and Foreign Policy

Abstract

Book abstract: Featuring paired pro/con pieces written specifically for this volume, Debating Terrorism encourages students to actively grapple with the central debates and questions surrounding the subject of terrorism and counterterrorism. With topics ranging from the root causes of terrorism, the role of religion in terrorism, whether suicide terrorism is ever justified, whether the spread of democracy can help defeat terrorism, and what trade-offs, if any, should exist between security and civil liberties, Gottlieb’s outstanding cast of contributors returns in this edition, compelling students to wrestle with the conflicting perspectives that define the field.

Citation

Bunn, Matthew. "The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism is Real." Debating Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Conflicting Perspectives on Causes, Contexts, and Responses. Ed. Stuart Gottlieb. Congressional Quarterly Press, 2013, 174-187.