1. The Case of the Dirty Bomber TERRORISM IN AMERICA

2. Jose Padilla’s background He joins the Chicago city gang Conversion to Islamic Adoption of radical Islamic teachings Relocates to Pakistan Joins the al-Qaeda group. INTRODUCTION

3. SECURITY STRATEGY BY THE U.S Safeguarding the citizens is the top priority Fight against terrorism Use of the Armed Forces intelligence, addressing the differences between the Western nations and the Middle East nations, homeland security law enforcement. Partnership with other states and organizations such as UN

4. PARTNERSHIP AMONG NATIONS TO FIGHT TERRORISM Terrorism as a transnational threat A combined effort of the international community at large Working hand in hand with several nations especially from the Middle East to reduce any chances of attacks UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Non-Proliferation Committee Al-Qaeda and Taliban Sanctions Committee Counter-Terrorism Treaties

5. INTELLIGENCE AND SURVEILLANCE Averting terrorist attacks is depended almost completely on Intelligence Intelligence data require a thorough analysis and integration with other intelligence and assessment techniques

6. WESTERN NATIONS AND THE MIDDLE EAST Formulation of a strategy that would focus on the critical infrastructure. Address the Huntington theory as a means of enhancing security Animosity between the Western nations is at the pick Investing in education, trade, and military exchange programs that are helping to ease the hostility between them

7. HOMELAND SECURITY Adoption of a up to date homeland security legislation. Investment of governmental and monetary resources in such a venture of national security The fundamental nature of homeland security can be confined in three words: prevent, defend, and respond

8. CONCLUSION Fight against terrorism is a global issue Combined effort of the international community at large

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