Terrorism Peace!,& other InconsistenciesPresentation_01,(2) Lets start with the substance,The turning point PBS: Frontline - “Al Qaedas New Front” video, 4 parts - Windows/RealPlayerBBC: “The Hunt for Al-Qaeda” radio program aprox. 75min, 3 parts - requires RealPlayerPBS: Frontline - “Chasing the Sleeper Cell”video, 4 parts - Windows/RealPlayerThe need for historyNPR: “Drawing Parallels Between Ancient Rome and the US Today” radio program aprox. 8min - requires RealPlayer,(3) This course examines contemporary terrorism,as it isas we (and others) debate what it really isas we debate the debates and try to decide how and what this terror really is and what it meansin terms of contrasting policies that seek to end/control itwith regard to how it has become the DOMINANT THEME IN WESTERN SOCIETIES, as well as DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY SINCE September 11, 2001 (9/11),(4) Since 9-11 we have a new formula for US National Security:,TERRORISM + WMD + ROGUE STATES = AN UNPRECEDENTED DANGER,(5) Terrorism,There is a distinctively new form of terrorism, existent most pronouncedly in al-Qaeda, that is not politics by other means or a form of bargaining that seeks political concessions or status. Instead, this new terrorism:it seeks elimination, death, destruction, and at its worst employs suicide methods. The spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) increases even more the threats posed by this trend.it achieves its strength and versatility through the toleration by some nations and the direct support of others.this terror is global in reach and seeks new allies aggressively. It is well financed.,(6) Weapons of Mass Destruction,The Impact of the New Terrorism on US policy towards WMDs:There is a clear concern that global proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons was a threat to all, but especially to the US.The US will not permit any nation to develop these weapons which has not already done so.The level of commitment to this position is so strong, the US will engage in pre-emptive strikes or war to eliminate the threat of their spread to other states/non-state actors.Resources:US National Security Strategy (2006)EU Strategy against the proliferation of WMDCenter on Global Counter-Terrorism CooperationAPEC Counter Terrorism Task Force (Asia-Pacific),(7) The state problem,Failed state has no central authority and thus terrorists and international criminals operate unchecked. e.g.: Afghanistan, Somalia, Iraq (?)Rogue state has a demonstrated hostility to western international law and often its states. Seeks WMD acquisition. e.g.: Libya, Iraq, Iran, Syria, N.Korea, Cuba.,(8) Cultural & Moral lessons of 9-11 and after - Bush Administration style:,Unless you deal with them forcefully and finally, bad guys come back to bite youAnd they dont play according to any rulesOur rules constrain us too much we are too vulnerableOur friends may want us to stay within the rules, but the truth is that when we are done (with Saddam or whoever), they will all thank usFaced with such, the US can and will go it alone as few are threatened as we are Military plan for such actions must be far ahead of the diplomatic one, because these are unprecedented military (and terrorist) threats,(9) Morals translate to policy in the National Security Strategy of 2002 & 2006:,Open-ended war on terror.over thereAggressive pursuit of those who seek to develop WMDs, whether state or non-state actorsCannot forgo advantages we have in technology and our own WMD (nuclear) developmentCannot permit areas of instability to develop - democratize the world to keep democracy safe at homePreventive action may be necessary .doctrine of pre-emption,Where do you and other citizens fit in all of this new and unprecedented global politics?Does your position depend on (a) where you live in the globe? (b) whom you call your god? (c) what your experiences have been with the US?(3) How do you feel about all of this?(4) What do you believe?(5) What do you know in fact?,(13) What does PEACE mean in an era of TERROR and COUNTER-terror?,How different is the challenge of understanding and creating peace in an age of terror from other time periods, which were defined by different terror threats?Or, is the question whether there can ever be peace in an era of terror, as if peace and terror were incompatible and inconsistent with one another?Must we choose between global peace, or peace for others, and national security?,(14) What does the course do with all of this?,Start by exploring the problematique at its face value and on its own termsReally try to struggle with the issues from the perspective of those (a) highly nationalist, security focused and aggressive militarily AND (b) those who think that this approach is wrong morally and/or politicallyDecompose the key parts of each to build a fuller and richer analysis & interject some history and more critical thinking,