Citation

Masters RD. Forum (Berkeley, Calif.) 2002; 1(2).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Berkeley Electronic Press)

DOI

10.2202/1540-8884.1008

PMID

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Abstract

Faced by the continued threat of suicide bombers and other acts of terrorism, Professor Masters argues that we need a more robust and cogent policy debate about the two primary security strategies: deterrence and pre-emption. Masters suggests that the Bush administration's apparent emphasis on a pre-emptive strategy will not work under circumstances that make martyrdom an appealing choice for terrorists. Contemporary theories of animal evolution indicate that self-sacrifice is more likely in relatively poor societies with high birth rates and low life expectancy, as exists in most of the Muslim states. ©2002 by the authors. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Homeland security; Organizational theory; Terrorism