Combating Terrorism : Counter Terrorism and Related Activities

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Counter terrorism is a set of techniques for denying an opponent the use of terrorism-based tactics, just as counter-air is a set of techniques for denying the opponent the use of attack aircraft. Counter terrorism includes both the detection of potential acts and the response to related events. Building a counter terrorism plan involves all segments of a society or many government agencies. In dealing with foreign terrorists, the lead responsibility is usually at the national level. Because propaganda and indoctrination lie at the core of terrorism, understanding their profile and functions increases the ability to counter terrorism more effectively. There are many ways to combat terrorism. First, would be an international team that is always on call to respond to terrorist threats. and retrieve hostages with minimal loss of life. The second is gun control, which would limit the weapons accessed by potential terrorists. The last thing is to recognize terrorist organizations before they have chance to attack.

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Dr Vijay Kumar Verma is a highly qualified scholar and academician having all his higher degrees from Delhi University. He achieved his B.A. Hons. (1989), M.A. (1991), M.Phil. (1993) on ''Nuclear Armament : Some Theoretical and Perspective Dimensions ''Under the supervision of Prof Z.M.Quarashi, Former Head, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi a nd Ph.D (2000) on ''LTTE as a Factor in Indo-Sri Lankan Relations'' under the supervision of Dr Shanta N. Varma, Delhi University. He qualified for NET (UGC) in 1993 and was earlier also selected for Lectureship in UttarPradesh and Bihar through Service Commission but relinquished he had attended several national and international conferences and his area of interest is International Relations. He has more than 8 years teaching experience in Delhi University.