Terrorism Law: The Rule Of Law And The War On Terror. Second Edition

As the first edition of this book suggests, terrorism, like crime, can never be completely eradicated. At the time the first edition was published we were just entering our War on Terror. Although it was realized at the time that legal and policy challenges would exist, no one could have predicted exactly what events would take place. We have made progress in finding and arresting terrorists,–including some of the top leaders of al-Qa’eda,–however our fight is not over. In the last few years our war on terror has lead us into Afghanistan and Iraq, Saddam Hussein has been captured, and a new Iraqi government has been established. The second edition of Winning the War on Terror, has been updated to include some of our nation’s biggest changes in fighting the war. It includes new chapters on the Iraqi war, the Iraqi democracy, the Supreme court decisions on detainees, the interrogation techniques of the US and cyber terrorism. Topics include: • What is terrorism? • The War on Terror Expanding the War on Terror • Civil liberties and the War on Terror • Necessity and rationale for the law of war—lessons from My Lai • A new paradigm for war and avoiding terrorism • Leading the way—Pax Americana or the rule of law? • The role of the military and Army Special Forces in promoting human rights • America must stay the course