Talk:Counter-terrorism

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Hmm - that last edit seems to imply that counter-insurgency isn't a synonym for counter-terrorism. I think I would dispute that implication... -- Khendon

Terrorism isn't the same as insurgency--different methods, and different aims. An organized rebel army isn't a terrorist group, whereas pro-government forces kidnapping dissidents are terrorists but not insurgents. It is politically convenient for governments to paint the two as equivalent, but it's not accurate. Vicki Rosenzweig

Contents 1 Country by country list 2 Counterterrorism vs. antiterrorism 3 Here I am! 4 Rapid Action Battalion

[edit] Country by country list

I have completed A, and will begin work on ocuntries beginning with B whenever I next get a chance... feel free to add more countries - Factoid 03:41, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Should Alliance Base be included, and if so where?--ghost 20:36, 11 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Counterterrorism vs. antiterrorism

Counterterrorism is different from antiterrorism, and should be kept as a seperate entry. While it is one of two major strategies in the fight against global terrorism, I would say it is the "first among equals". Since 9/11, more has been done for antiterrorism - that is, defensive measures against future terrorist attack. as “Antiterrorist defenses constitute a very large proportion of the U.S. fight against terrorism, certainly in resources but also in leadership attention” (Pillar, Paul R. Terrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy (Washington D.C., Brookings Institute Press, 2001), p. 38). A look at the FY 2006 budget for the Department of Homeland Security is one place to look; the budget includes $41.1 billion for the DHS, a seven-percent increase. Included in that budget is the establishment of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), reflecting the Administrations' concerns that nuclear devices, fissile material or radiological material may fall into the hands of terrorists. In fact, “the budget includes $125 million to purchase Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs)” (Department of Homeland Security: Press Room – Press Releases. Accessed online December 2005) to detect the smuggling of both gamma and neutron radiation over our borders.

Regards, A.T. Triola —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.35.121.59 (talk • contribs).

[edit] Here I am!

I've got some experience in the field of counter-terrorism. I'm taking it upon myself to clean up this page, as it absolutely reeks of kiddies playing too much Counter-strike.

ooops Swatjester 23:19, 14 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rapid Action Battalion

Please could any interested editors please view the new article about the Rapid_Action_Battalion, since it has been started from scratch. Cheers, Tompsci 15:09, 30 June 2006 (UTC)