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After citing the four strategic pillars of an effective counterterrorism strategy, discussion focuses on the inactivity surrounding the fourth pillar: long-term prevention. Most action has been devoted to the first three -- the intelligence, law enforcement, & criminal justice; homeland security; & military pillars. Root causes of terrorism remain important, & 10 factors seen as lying at the heart of terrorism are delineated, eg, poverty, globalization, repression, & US foreign policy. Current inactivity is then traced to a range of possible reasons, eg, lack of consensus on definition of terrorism, dismissal of idea of root causes. It is argued that a fourth-pillar strategy requires an approach that builds on existing consensus, addresses situations needing fresh perspective, utilizes all available partners, recognizes that terrorism is not monolithic, & strong leadership at all levels. While the counterterrorist actions of individual nations are key, multilateral efforts are important too; however, UN counterterrorism is seen as problematic. Attention is then given to the fourth-pillar leadership potential of the recently formed G-20 & Anne-Marie Slaughter's & Janice Gross Stein's leadership models, outlining four directions that the G-20 might take to address terrorism. J. Zendejas

Until we understand the sources of terrorism and do something about them, we can arm ourselves to the teeth, rampage across the planet with our militaries, suspend many of our civil liberties and still not protect ourselves from this menace.

As national governments struggle to cope with the complex threat of mass-casualty terrorist attacks, there is an ongoing debate about the best approaches to counterterrorism policy. The authors of How States Fight Terrorism explore the dynamics of counterterrorism policy development in Europe and North America. A series of case studies examine security concerns, political debates and policy responses, and military countermeasures at both the national and the international level, while the need for integrated approaches is emphasized throughout. Not least, the book provides new insights into the tension between efficiency and legitimacy as one of the core dilemmas in shaping counterterrorism policy