Dissuading terror strategic influence and the struggle against terrorism / Kim Cragin, Scott Gerwehr.

Author/creator Cragin, Kim
Other author Gerwehr, Scott, 1968-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSanta Monica, Calif. : RAND Corp.,
Descriptionxvii, 116 p. ; 23 cm.
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Contents Animosity towards the United States. Support for radical Islam. Violence as political activism. Scope and methodology. Report structure -- The theoretical underpinnings of strategic influence. The psychological objectives of persuasion. The necessary sequence of events and timing. Key judgements -- Theory into practice : what influence can hope to achieve. Methods of influence -- Performance measures. The dangers of failure. Key judgements -- Potential audiences in Muslim communities. Yemen. Germany. Indonesia. Key judgements -- Implications for the struggle against terrorism. Guiding principles. Translating the principles to policy. Conclusion -- New challenges ahead.
General note"MG-184-RC."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 85-116).
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Other formsAlso available in electronic form via the RAND Corporation Web site.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2004024269
ISBN0833037048 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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