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Winning Counterterrorism's Version Of Pascal's Wager, But Struggling To Open The Purse, Brian J. Gibbs Dec 2013

Winning Counterterrorism's Version Of Pascal's Wager, But Struggling To Open The Purse, Brian J. Gibbs

Brian J. Gibbs

No abstract provided.


On The Language Of (Counter)Terrorism And The Legal Geography Of Terror, Nick J. Sciullo Dec 2011

On The Language Of (Counter)Terrorism And The Legal Geography Of Terror, Nick J. Sciullo

Nick J. Sciullo

In this paper, I will discuss the difficulties in defining a place for the global war on terror and the implications this lack of terrestrial bounds has for the law. I will then discuss the way language impacts not only the idea of terrorism, but also the politics of place. On our journey will be philosophers Martin Heidegger and Jacques Derrida, discussed extensively below, who help flesh out the important politics of language and place. Ultimately, I will urge for a deconstructive approach to the global war on terror, which I hope will encourage a more thoughtful consideration of the …


Radicalization Of Islamist Terrorists In The Western World, Daniel H. Heinke, Ryan Hunter Dec 2010

Radicalization Of Islamist Terrorists In The Western World, Daniel H. Heinke, Ryan Hunter

Dr. Daniel H. Heinke

Unified simplified model of the radicalization process of homegrown Islamist terrorists.


Homeland Security: Fostering Public-Private Partnerships, George H. Baker, Cheryl J. Elliott Dec 2008

Homeland Security: Fostering Public-Private Partnerships, George H. Baker, Cheryl J. Elliott

George H Baker

Recent U.S. high consequence events have clarified the importance of government collaboration with industry. The benefit of such collaboration was one of the most important lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina. The resources owned and controlled by American industry dwarf those available to local, state and even the federal government departments. Better agreements and incentives to bring the full capabilities of industry squarely into the national response agenda will be indispensable in effectively responding to large-scale catastrophes. At our 2007 Symposium, General Russel Honoré, who led the National Guard response to Katrina stated, “We need the partnering between local, state, and …


Homeland Security: Engaging The Frontlines - Symposium Proceedings, George H. Baker, Cheryl J. Elliott Apr 2006

Homeland Security: Engaging The Frontlines - Symposium Proceedings, George H. Baker, Cheryl J. Elliott

George H Baker

The rise of the American homeland security endeavor under the leadership of the new Department of Homeland Security has been heralded by several major national strategy documents. These documents have served to organize efforts at top levels within the government and industry. However, the national strategy guidance is not getting to many organizations and people at the grass-roots level who can make the most difference in preventing attacks, protecting systems, and recovering from catastrophic events, viz. the general citizenry, private infrastructure owners, and local governments. To better understand grass-roots issues and solutions, James Madison University, in cooperation with the Federal …


The Social Ecology Of Bomb Threats: Dallas, Texas, Daniel Georges-Abeyie Feb 1983

The Social Ecology Of Bomb Threats: Dallas, Texas, Daniel Georges-Abeyie

Daniel E Georges-Abeyie

No abstract provided.