Citation

Bavly D. Terrorism 1987; 10(2): 127-132.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987)

DOI

10.1080/10576108708435654

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Containing terror has, in the past decade, become a top priority on the agenda of the Western democracies. Combatting this sophisticated, very modern, often invisible enemy requires the ingenuity, imagination, and determination of the Western leaders and, not less important, support from the general public. If they are to give it, they, in turn, should have a clear understanding of the strategies of their governments. Compromises over the release of hostages or other signs of vacillation in combatting terrorists not only strengthen the blackmailers but prolong the war against them. The article describes some of the facets of modern terror and recommends ways of strengthening public support for the fight against terror. It also stresses certain other instruments that might be better exploited in the still quite long campaign to curb terror.

Language: en