In 1949 the united states and 11 other western nations formed the north atlantic treaty organization nato amid the prospect of further communist expansion. Counterterrorism strategy is a governments plan to use the instruments of national power to neutralize. Counterterrorism also spelled counterterrorism, also known as antiterrorism, incorporates the practice, military tactics, techniques, and strategy that government, military, law enforcement, business, and intelligence agencies use to combat or prevent terrorism. Natos role in counterterrorism bird perspectives on. Notes are always introduced with the word note or notes. Natos command chain and wider public opinion to keep the west politically and militarily offbalance. The historical background of natos attitude towards terrorism the relationship between the north atlantic treaty organisation and terrorism cannot be described as simple and straightforward. It is a persistent global threat that knows no border, nationality or religion and is a challenge that the international community must tackle together.
Dealing with terrorism has become the centerpiece of u. In the frame of the nato comprehensive approach, this can be combined with or followed by measures enabling recovery after terrorist acts. In an effort to assist teachers in helping their students identify and understand terrorism, the united states institute of. Professor peterson deftly weaves together major security challenges, ranging from global terrorism to missile defense, and natos postcold war missions and expansion. The definition of terrorism has proved controversial. Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the united states for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom. Nato declared that terrorism, together with the spread of weapons of mass destruction, are likely to be the principal threats to the alliance over the next 10 to 15 years. Access to full text articles in the military domain, from some of janes online products e. Nato plays a role in the fight against terrorism in many different ways. The civilmilitary character of stability policing and the unique expertise, experiences, and capabilities. The missing piece in the fight against international.
Terrorism in all its forms poses a direct threat to the security of the citizens of nato countries, and to international stability and prosperity. Natos military concept for defence against terrorism. Title 22, chapter 38 of the united states code regarding the department of state contains a definition of terrorism in its requirement that annual country reports on terrorism be submitted by the secretary of state to congress every year. The evolution of natos approach is described and natos current contribution is detailed, including recent examples of activities that reflect progress against the. The national joint terrorism task force is an interagency coordination organization that provides liaison from federal bureau of investigation headquarters to local joint terrorism task forces and participating agencies and serves as a conduit for information on threats and leads. We are supporting already the global coalition to defeat isis.
A slightly more satisfying elucidation may be found in the oed s definition of the perpetrator of the act than in its efforts to come to grips with the act itself. He breaks new ground by evaluating the potential contributions of each new nato member to the ongoing struggles faced by the atlantic alliance, in the process demonstrating that. Stability policing is not a solely military matter but it is part of a comprehensive approach to crisis management. Army manual definition terrorism is the calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful.
A concise and accurate definition of terrorism cannot be determined. Aap152010 terminology has been coordinated with the ontc and formally approved by the ncsreps on behalf of the ncs. The alliance includes the united states, most european union members, canada, and turkey. Red team definition a capability inherent to a red team. Nato will continue to fight this threat in all its forms and manifestations with. Even during his first visit to the new nato headquarters on may 25, he did not publicly endorse article 5 of the nato charter, the crux of the alliance. Since it was founded, nato had for a very long time paid no collective attention to the phenomenon of terrorism, including its transnational variety.
Three, the european allies fears of russian aggression were misplaced. Pending issues touch upon a definition of terrorism that recognizes legitimate struggle and right to selfdetermination, and the question of. The terrorist attack on world trade center and pentagon has given a new dimension to terrorism. Various legal systems and government agencies use different definitions of terrorism. In the united states, for instance, references to terrorism are made in numerous contextspecific federal statutes and regulations. Brookings institution and georgetown universitys center for peace and security studies. Terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Indeed, whilst eastern europe is the focus of the conflict, moscow is clearly attempting to force the nato allies to consider simultaneous challenges on several fronts, specifically the high north, the middle east, and the pacific. The organization implements the north atlantic treaty that was signed on 4 april 1949. Red team education and training is fundamentally designed to provide the staff with the ability to comply with doctrinal mandate. By contributing to the international communitys efforts to combat terrorism, nato helps ensure that citizens can go about their daily lives safely, free from the threat of.
Definitions of terrorism are complex and controversial. Terrorism that is motivated by an absolute belief that an other worldly power has sanctioned, and commanded, the application of terrorist violence for the greater glory of the faith. Natos contribution to the global approach to counter terrorism was expressed publically in the nato policy guidelines on counter terrorism endorsed at the 2012 nato summit. Try to convince citizens that their government is powerless to prevent terrorism. Terrorism is a predominant issue on the agendas of global leaders in the 21st century. The manner, in which the terrorist attack was launched, had shaken the entire world in general and united states of. Acts that are committed in the name of faith will be forgiven by the other worldly power and perhaps rewarded in the afterlife. It is also sometimes considered an act of internet terrorism where terrorist activities, including acts of deliberate, largescale disruption of computer networks, especially of.
Nato definition, an organization formed in washington, d. The orthodox definition of terrorism and the critical need to address state terrorism, paper given at british international studies. The north atlantic treaty organization nato is an alliance of 28 countries that border the north atlantic ocean. The us and its allies consider terrorism as a top priority, primarily due to the 911 attacks on the us. Fighting international terrorism is not first and foremost a military problem, whereas nato is fundamentally a military organization. Access is single user login only please use one of the library workstations or contact the library staff. Definitions of terrorism wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The new nato policy guidelines on counterterrorism. In some cases, there was no definition or description and the notes followed immediately after the designations. Full text of ganser natos secret armies operation gladio and terrorism in western europe 2005. Nato is an international organization which consists of the usa, canada, britain, and. North atlantic treaty organization nato definition of terrorism. All preventive, defensive and offensive measures taken to reduce the vulnerability of forces, individuals and property against terrorist threats andor acts, to respond to terrorist acts.
Nato definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Yet terrorism, its definition, causes, and methods of dealing with it, has rarely been dealt with in high school courses. There is a need to generate new platforms for political dialogue, inclusion, and community engagement. Finally, nato must develop its capacity to deal with terrorism despite resistance from european allies who worry about giving the alliance too great a global or political role. Pdf state violence as state terrorism researchgate. Aap62004 nato glossary of terms and definitions english and french 12. The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence against individuals or property in an attempt to coerce or intimidate governments or societies to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives. The assumption is that in order for nato to project stability it needs to rely on more than just purely military capabilities. Definition from the inside by kevin woods, james lacey, and williamson murray in foreign affairs, mayjune 2006. The term terrorism means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets. The north atlantic treaty organization nato consists of the us, canada, and 23 other european allies. The definition of cyberterrorism used in this paper is combines the united states department of states definition of terrorism as politically motivated acts of violence against noncombatants with a definition of cyberspace as the computers, networks.
The nato, for example, defines terrorism as the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence, instilling fear and terror, against individuals or property in an attempt to coerce or intimidate governments or societies, or to gain control over a population, to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives. This report addresses potential future nato roles and how nato might best fit into the hierarchy of institutions and means for confronting terrorism. Nato missions reshape the battle against terrorism reference list. Aap152010 nato glossary of abbreviations used in nato documents and publications english and french is a nato allied administrative publication.
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