Terrorism

The Munich Olympics. The Lockerbie bombing. Oklahoma City. 9/11. London, Madrid, Mumbai. Terrorism is by no means a localized or recent phenomenon. Similarly, efforts to both catalog and counter terrorism, both at home and around the world, have been a key focus of RAND research since the early 1970s.

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RAND Database of Worldwide Terrorism Incidents

With over 36,000 incidents of terrorism coded and detailed, the quality and completeness of the RDWTI is unparalleled, as it is built from the research of RAND staff with regional expertise, relevant language skills, and in-country field work experience.

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Getting It Together — Jan 1, 2003

Intelligence and security across Britain is often fragmented and modestly resourced it was devised for an earlier age and a different threat.

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Importance of Bioterrorism Preparedness for Family Physicians — Jan 1, 2003

The article points out that family physicians may be well positioned to recognize bioterrorist attacks and expedite response. In the event that these agents are used, family physicians' clinical knowledge and skills can make the difference between a localized outbreak and widespread disease transmission, between lower and higher rates of morbidity and mortality, and between panic and an effective community response.

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Pakistan Faces Up to Need for Reform — Jan 1, 2003

The president of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf has promised to deal with the ongoing criminal activity going in the nation.

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The Role of Schools in Meeting Community Needs During Bioterrorism — Jan 1, 2003

Schools will likely play a critical role in helping communities recover from a bioterrorist attack.

Report

Individual Preparedness and Response to Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and Biological Terrorist Attacks: A Quick Guide — Jan 1, 2003

Offers suggestions about how individuals can prepare for chemical, radiological, nuclear, or biological attacks and what actions they can take to protect their own health, safety, and lives.

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The Haskins Lectureship in Science Policy, November 15, 2002: Bioterrorism: A Clear and Present Danger — Jan 1, 2003

Dr. Tony Fauci speaks about bioterrorism at the 2002 Haskins Lectureship on Science Policy held on November 15, 2002.

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Cyber-terrorism: The Threat of the Future? — Jan 1, 2003

Cyber-terrorism: The Threat of the Future?

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Regional Demographics and the War on Terrorism — Jan 1, 2003

Regional Demographics and the War on Terrorism

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Remarks Before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States — Jan 1, 2003

Testimony presented to the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States on March 31, 2003.

Commentary

Moderates Against Extremists — Oct 31, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Commentary

Proven Strategies vs. Terror — Sep 12, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Commentary

Countering al-Qaeda: The Next Phase in the War — Sep 8, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Commentary

Fliers Have Reason to Jettison Jitters — Sep 3, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Commentary

It Takes a Network — Aug 25, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Commentary

Get Used to It: Our Airports Are Vulnerable to Terrorism — Jul 25, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Commentary

Working Together: Megawati and the Terrorists — Mar 11, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff

Commentary

Fighting the 'Attack on All' Alone — Jan 13, 2002

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Report

Terrorism and Asymmetric Conflict in Southwest Asia — Jan 1, 2002

On June 23-25, 2002, RAND's Center for Middle East Public Policy and the Geneva Center for Security Policy held a workshop on terrorism and asymmetric conflict in Southwest Asia.

Journal Article

Reactions to the Events of September 11 — Jan 1, 2002

Average number of daily outpatient visits during 19 days before and after September 11 in different clinical subgroups and geographic locations.

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Information Operations and Counterterrorism — Jan 1, 2002

There is an increasing awareness that TTOs and other asymmetric enemies seek to exploit Western vulnerabilities to cyberbased information operations.

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