New Books

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New Terrorism Books:

An Annotated Listing

By Jack Plaxe



Intelligence for an Age of Terror; by Gregory F. Treverton; Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, 2009; Hardcover, 320 pages, $30.00, http://cambridge.org/us/information/contacts.htm

U.S. intelligence requirements have changed since the days of the Cold War, when collection was focused on the capabilities of states and not sub-state actors like al Qaeda, who operate both here and abroad. The intelligence community now has both foreign and domestic collection and analysis requirements, for as we now know the 9/11 plotters spent considerable time in the U.S. prior to the attacks. As a result, a significant change is required as the CIA and others need to collaborate with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to thwart future attacks.

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The Evolving Terrorist Threat to Southeast Asia: A Net Assessment; by Peter Chalk, Angel Rabasa, William Rosenau, Leanne Piggott; RAND, Santa Monica, CA, 2009; Softcover, 264 pages, $33.50 http://www.rand.org

Terrorism is not new to Southeast Asia but since the 1990s, extremists fueled by radical Islam and other forces have created new challenges for many governments. This study looks at the underlying motives, drivers, and capabilities of the principal extremist groups that have resorted to terrorist violence in the Philippines, southern Thailand, and Indonesia, as well national and international government responses to militant movements in the region, including counterterrorist initiatives, military and policing strategies, hearts-and-minds campaigns, and funding and support from international organizations and governments. Of particular interest is that the assessment includes a look at Cambodia as a potential future terrorist operational and logistical hub.


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Aviation Security Management, Volumes One, Two and Three; Edited by Andrew R. Thomas; Praeger Security International, Westport, CT, 2008; Hardcover, 769 pages, $375.00, http://www.greenwood.com/psi/

This three-volume set is a broad survey of current trends, issues, ideas, and practices in aviation security management. Volume 1: The Context of Aviation Security Management takes an in-depth look at the history of aviation security and the framework of the modern civil aviation system. Volume 2: The Elements of Aviation Security Management investigates current issues affecting aviation security managers. Volume 3: Perspectives on Aviation Security Management covers a wide range of international aviation security-related issues.



Other new titles of interest include:

Terrorism Incident Reference (TIR): Africa: 2000-2007; by Tempest Publishing, Alexandria, VA, 2009; Softcover, $49.95, http://www.intelcenter.com

Women as Terrorists: Mothers, Recruiters, and Martyrs; by R. Kim Cragin, Sara A. Daly; Praeger Publishers, Westport, CT, 2009; Hardcover, 200 pages, $44.95, http://www.greenwood.com/psi/

Homeland Security and Private Sector Business: Corporations' Role in Critical Infrastructure Protection; by Elsa Lee; CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2008; Hardcover, 264 pages, http://www.crcpress.com



We’re always interested in new books, videos, CDs & DVDs and other terrorism and security related informational products. If you have a title that you’d like us to review, please contact Jack Plaxe, Reviews Editor, via e-mail at ATRISC1@aol.com