06 - Int Security

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What is the primary source of investment, strategy, and execution in countering the terrorist threat?

States (correct)
Non-governmental organizations
Private security companies
International organizations

What is the primary focus of 'hard power' options in counterterrorism?

Surveillance and data mining
Economic development and humanitarian intervention
Critical infrastructure protection and environmental policy
Intelligence, law, policing, and military power (correct)

What is a potential challenge faced by counterterrorism efforts?

Insufficient funding
Lack of international cooperation
Threats to democratic freedoms and values (correct)
Inadequate training for security personnel

Which of the following policy areas is NOT typically associated with counterterrorism efforts?

Trade policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the practice of transferring individuals to countries where they may be tortured or subjected to inhumane treatment?

Extraordinary rendition (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a 'soft power' option in counterterrorism?

Military power (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of counterterrorism efforts, if planned or executed incorrectly?

It can create more problems than it solves (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the criminal justice model in treating terrorism?

To de-legitimize terrorism by treating it as a conventional crime (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the war model in combating terrorism?

It carries a high risk of unintended consequences and can escalate violence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the intelligence model in counterterrorism?

To learn more about the targets and prevent terrorist plots (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of the intelligence model in counterterrorism?

It can infringe upon civil liberties and facilitate human rights violations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the criminal justice model in combating terrorism?

It treats terrorism as a conventional crime (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the war model in combating domestic insurgency?

It can further isolate the hostile population from the national mainstream (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of the proactive approach in counterterrorism?

It can nip a burgeoning threat in the bud (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern about the intelligence model in counterterrorism?

It can facilitate human rights violations by control agents (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an allegation made against the CIA in the United States?

They have created fake terror groups and plots to entice young people (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary psychological effect of indiscriminate, mass terrorism?

Widespread terror and fear (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the development model, how can capacity building in weak and conflict-riven states contribute to reducing terrorist radicalization?

By strengthening democratic governance and judicial reform (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of climate change for countries that are currently at peace?

Emergence of conflict triggered by the impact of climate change (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting citizen resilience in the face of terrorist threats?

To reduce the psychological impact of terrorism on citizens (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can trade and foreign aid contribute to reducing terrorist radicalization?

By promoting economic growth and development in recipient countries (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor driving terrorist radicalization in a world of haves and have-nots?

Economic inequality and deprivation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the communication model of Persuasive counterterrorism?

To undermine hatred and demonization of particular groups (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge of promoting counter-narratives according to the text?

To prevent the legitimation of terrorists without restoring to censorship (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of the target hardening approach of prevention?

It leads to target substitution or displacement to softer targets (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of critical infrastructure protection (CIP)?

To protect key sectors such as energy, transportation, and industry (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Skynet and Sharp Eyes projects in China?

To track the movement of people and goods in the Uyghur community (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural disaster model of terrorism?

A model that views terrorist attacks as similar to natural disasters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the public health model of terrorism?

To strengthen public health systems to respond to terrorist attacks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge of the preventative model of counterterrorism?

To balance the need to prevent terrorism with the need to protect individual rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the GPS tracking devices in vehicles in China?

To counteract the activities of Islamist extremists and separatists (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of the controversies surrounding WikiLeaks and Private Bradley Manning?

The risk of transparency and accountability becoming a casualty of counterterrorism (C) Signup and view all the answers

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