Counter-terrorism

Counter-terrorism (pronounced: /ˌkaʊntərˈtɛrərɪzəm/) is a set of practices, tactics, and strategies that governments, military forces, police departments, and corporations adopt to prevent or respond to terrorist threats and/or acts, both real and imputed.

Etymology

The term "counter-terrorism" has its roots in the word "terrorism," which is derived from the French word "terrorisme," and originally referred specifically to state terrorism as practiced by the French government during the 1793–1794 Reign of Terror. The term "counter," meaning "against," was added to signify actions taken against such activities.

Related Terms

• Terrorism: The use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes.
• Anti-terrorism: Defensive measures used to reduce the threat of terrorism.
• Terrorist Threat: A communicated intent to inflict harm or loss on another person.
• National Security: The requirement to maintain the survival of the state through the use of economic power, diplomacy, power projection, and political power.
• Security Measures: Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.

See Also

• War on Terror
• Domestic Terrorism
• International Terrorism
• Terrorist Financing
• Terrorist Recruitment

References

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