Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism
Science and Technology to Counter Terrorism

Author: International Strategic and Security Studies Programme of the National Institute of Advanced Studies

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-03-27

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0309104998

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This volume presents the papers and summarizes the discussions of a workshop held in Goa, India, in January 2004, organized by the Indian National Institute of Advanced Science (NIAS) and the U.S. Committee on International Security and Arms Control (CISAC). During the workshop, Indian and U.S. experts examined the terrorist threat faced in both countries and elsewhere in the world, and explored opportunities for the U.S. and India to work together. Bringing together scientists and experts with common scientific and technical backgrounds from different cultures provided a unique opportunity to explore possible means of preventing or mitigating future terrorist attacks.

Terrorist Use of Cryptocurrencies
Terrorist Use of Cryptocurrencies

Author: Cynthia Dion-Schwarz

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2019-03-26

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1977402534

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The success of counterterrorism finance strategies in reducing terrorist access to official currencies has raised concerns that terrorist organizations might increase their use of such digital cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin to support their activities. RAND researchers thus consider the needs of terrorist groups and the advantages and disadvantages of the cryptocurrency technologies available to them.

Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups
Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups

Author: Mark S. Hamm

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1437929591

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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Examines terrorists¿ involvement in a variety of crimes ranging from motor vehicle violations, immigration fraud, and mfg. illegal firearms to counterfeiting, armed bank robbery, and smuggling weapons of mass destruction. There are 3 parts: (1) Compares the criminality of internat. jihad groups with domestic right-wing groups. (2) Six case studies of crimes includes trial transcripts, official reports, previous scholarship, and interviews with law enforce. officials and former terrorists are used to explore skills that made crimes possible; or events and lack of skill that the prevented crimes. Includes brief bio. of the terrorists along with descriptions of their org., strategies, and plots. (3) Analysis of the themes in closing arguments of the transcripts in Part 2. Illus.

The Financial War on Terrorism A Guide by the Financial Action Task Force
The Financial War on Terrorism A Guide by the Financial Action Task Force

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2004-03-23

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9264106111

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The aim of this book is to make a significant contribution to guide countries in the financial war on terrorism. It is published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on behalf of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the ...

The Black Economy in India
The Black Economy in India

Author: Arun Kumar

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9780143028673

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In this book, the author critically examines the standard explanations for the causes and consequences of black income generation. His analysis lays bare the pernicious effects of black income on the macroeconomy and the resultant inefficiency, waste in the economy and society.

Terrorist Financing, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion
Terrorist Financing, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion

Author: Jayesh D'Souza

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-09-11

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1040080839

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Tracking funding is a critical part of the fight against terrorism and as the threat has escalated, so has the development of financial intelligence units (FIUs) designed to investigate suspicious transactions. Terrorist Financing, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion: Examining the Performance of Financial Intelligence Units provides a thorough analy

India and Counterinsurgency
India and Counterinsurgency

Author: Sumit Ganguly

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-05-07

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1134008090

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Filling a clear gap in the literature, this book focuses on India's experiences waging counterinsurgency campaigns since its independence in 1947. It addresses the pressing military and civilian needs in the counterinsurgency arena by focusing on the lessons that can be learned by other states from India’s extensive endeavours.

Terrorism Financing and State Responses
Terrorism Financing and State Responses

Author: Jeanne K. Giraldo

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780804755665

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This book takes a broadly comparative approach to analyzing how the financing of global jihadi terrorist groups has evolved in response to government policies since September 11, 2001.