Numerous features makes this an invaluable text for your students. It offers:
An author that brings unique expertise to the subject of counterterrorism, with first-hand knowledge of the legal, policy, operations, and intelligence aspects of the subject;
A style and format that is highly engaging and student-friendly;
An inter-disciplinary approach to the study of counterterrorism, covering law, policy, intelligence gathering, and operational decisions;
An extensive and balanced comparative analysis of five different nations' counterterrorism efforts not offered by any other book on the topic;
A practical approach to discussing a wide variety of issues pertinent to counterterrorism, including interrogations, the proper forum for trying terrorists, judicial review, international law, intelligence gathering, and policy responses to terrorism;
A variety of materials, including case law, policy documents, operational decisions, and engaging case studies from five different countries;
Issues to Consider sections throughout each chapter that facilitate lively discussion predicated on real dilemmas and scenarios;
Suggested simulation exercises in which the students role play as decision-makers.

