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counterterrorism  

Definition

  • Counterterrorism is the use of personnel and resources to preempt, disrupt, or destroy capabilities of terrorists and their support networks. Counterterrorism is inherently an offensive, as opposed to defensive, approach to the threat, involving diplomacy, intelligence operations, law enforcement, military operations, and counterterrorism training. [Source: Encyclopedia of Terrorism; Counterterrorism]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-MGQ5W8NP-S

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