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counterterrorism

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coun·ter·ter·ror  (kountr-trr)
adj.
Intended to prevent or counteract terrorism: counterterror measures; counterterror weapons.
n.
Action or strategy intended to counteract or suppress terrorism.
counter·terror·ism n.
counter·terror·ist adj. & n.
Operations that include the offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, preempt, and respond to terrorism. Also called CT. See also antiterrorism; combating terrorism; terrorism.
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Noun1.counterterrorism - a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
scheme, strategy - an elaborate and systematic plan of action


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Beginning with the informed and informative essay co-authored by Zimmermann and Wenger, 'New Perspectives on National Counterterrorism Policy', there are two major sections survey the dynamics of counterterrorism policy in Europe and North America with principle attention given to Britain, Germany, Norway, Canada, and the United States.
How States Fight Terrorism by The Bookwatch
Beginning with the informed and informative essay co-authored by Zimmermann and Wenger, 'New Perspectives on National Counterterrorism Policy', there are two major sections survey the dynamics of counterterrorism policy in Europe and North America with principle attention given to Britain, Germany, Norway, Canada, and the United States.
How States Fight Terrorism by Internet Bookwatch
Furthermore, when two of its top post-9/11 counterterrorism officials were asked if they knew the difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims, one replied, "Not really, no.
Unspeakable by Peters, Charles / Washington Monthly
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