American Jihadist Terrorism. : Combating a Complex Threat.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crime prevention.

Administrative agencies.

Government productivity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (128 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Describes homegrown, violent jihadist-inspired terrorist activity or plots perpetrated within the U.S. or abroad by American citizens, legal permanent residents, or visitors radicalized largely within the U.S. Discusses radicalization process and forces driving violent extremist activity. Analyzes post-9/11 domestic jihadist terrorism, describes law enforcement and intelligence efforts to combat terrorism, and discusses challenges associated with those efforts. Outlines actions underway to build trust and partnership between Islamic community groups and Government agencies, discusses tensions that may occur between law enforcement and engagement activities, and offers policy considerations for Congress.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. American Jihadist Terrorism

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