NCJ Number
192341
Journal
U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda Volume: 6 Issue: 3 Dated: November 2001 Pages: 7-9
Date Published
2001
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article examined the recent terrorist attacks at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001, and addressed U.S. policies as well as counter-terrorism methods.
Abstract
The U.S. State Department’s Coordinator for Counter-terrorism wrote that after the attacks on September 11, all the nations were banding together to combat terrorism. Many multilateral organizations such as the United Nations, European Union, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference pledged support. NATO also agreed to provide unlimited use of airspace facilities, seaports, and intelligence sharing, among other measures. This campaign is unlike others because it combined a variety of entities like bankers, border crossing points, and forensic labs as well as the military. The overall goal, is to round up terrorist cells, stop financial and political support for terrorists, and most importantly, not to conquer foreign territory. Financial assets have to be frozen and contributing support to a foreign terrorist organization designated a criminal offense. Other tools should include better training programs, more sophisticated computer techniques, research and development in technical devices, and monetary rewards. Overall, with international cooperation and a broad-based, long-term plan, justice would prevail.