Fundamentals of Counterterrorism addresses the multiple issues
surrounding counterterrorism from a legal and policy perspective with a
comparative international focus. This concise paperback is the perfect
complement to courses that address International Law, International Criminal
Law, National Security, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, or Military Studies.
Author Amos N. Guiora writes and lectures extensively on
counterterrorism, global perspectives of counterterrorism, terror financing,
and international law and morality in armed conflict. Having served in senior
positions for 19 years in the Israel Defense Forces Judge Advocate General’s
Corps, Guiora is frequently quoted as an expert in his field by CNN,
The Washington Post, PBS, The New York Times, and others.
Fundamentals of Counterterrorism features:
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Concise and expert analysis of issues pertaining to terrorism
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Broad topical coverage including
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what is terrorism
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what motivates terrorists
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terrorism and geo-politics
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the limits of power
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terrorism and the media
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state-sponsored terrorism
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where terrorists are to be tried
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terrorism and the separation of powers
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An interdisciplinary approach, reflective of the nature of terrorism
itself, which encompasses a broad range of fields and disciplines
For intelligent analysis and concise coverage, you can’t find a more current
or authoritative source than Amos N. Guiora’s Fundamentals of
Counterterrorism. Exceed the limits of your casebook: adopt this exciting
new paperback by one of the world’s foremost experts on counterterrorism.
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Defining Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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What Motivates the Terrorist?
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Geopolitics and Counterterrorism
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The Limits of Power
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Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
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Rules of Engagement
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Interrogation of Terrorism Suspects
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State-Sponsored Terrorism
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Terrorism and the Media
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Framing Homeland Security
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Going Forward