Hijacking and hostages : government responses to terrorism / J. Paul de B. Taillon ; foreword by Ulrich K. Wegener.

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Taillon, J. Paul de B, 1953-

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TextSeries: Praeger studies in diplomacy and strategic thoughtPublication details: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2002.Description: 1 online resource (ix, 235 pages)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

0313012229
9780313012228
0275974685
9780275974688
1280422785
9781280422782
9786610422784
6610422788

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Hijacking and hostages.DDC classification:

303.6/25 22

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HV6431 .T377 2002eb

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Contents:

Foreword / Ulrich K. Wegener -- 1. An Overview of Terrorism -- 2. International Aspects of Counterterrorism -- 3. Entebbe and Mogadishu: Lessons in Successful Hostage Rescue -- 4. Malta: Lessons in Unsuccessful Hostage Rescue -- 5. Considerations and Conclusions: Final Considerations.

Summary: Terrorism and its manifestations continue to evolve, becoming deadlier and more menacing. This study considers the evolution of terrorism since 1968 and how airlines and governments have attempted to deal with this form of violence through a series of nonforce strategies. Using historical examples, we see how governments, particularly the United States, attempted to counter politically motivated aerial hijacking with metal detectors, legal means, and, finally, in frustration, counterviolence operations to subdue terrorists. As nations witnessed aerial hijacking and sieges, the requirement for paramilitary and military counterterrorist forces became a necessity.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-228) and index.

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Terrorism and its manifestations continue to evolve, becoming deadlier and more menacing. This study considers the evolution of terrorism since 1968 and how airlines and governments have attempted to deal with this form of violence through a series of nonforce strategies. Using historical examples, we see how governments, particularly the United States, attempted to counter politically motivated aerial hijacking with metal detectors, legal means, and, finally, in frustration, counterviolence operations to subdue terrorists. As nations witnessed aerial hijacking and sieges, the requirement for paramilitary and military counterterrorist forces became a necessity.

English.

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