Dissuading terror strategic influence and the struggle against terrorism - Cragin, Kim.; Gerwehr, Scott, 1968-; ebrary, Inc. (Santa Monica, Calif. : RAND Corp., 2005)
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.
"MG-184-RC."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-116).
Also available in electronic form via the RAND Corporation Web site.
Electronic reproduction.
Keywords: Terrorism; Terrorism -- United States -- Prevention; United States -- Strategic aspects; United States -- Foreign relations; United States -- Influence; Electronic books