Message 4 of 10:Countering terrorism should not rely only on military operations. "Soft power" is equally essential. Hoffman defined that as information, economic development, political reform, and local empowerment. Military force can temporarily weaken or eliminate terrorists' capacity to attack. But that only addresses the immediate threat. A successful counter-terrorist policy combines military force with "soft power" over the long term. The goal should be not just to kill and capture terrorists but to break the cycle of recruitment and regeneration that sustains terrorist movements.
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Protection against Explosive Devices and the Corporate Response to Terrorism are two topics covered in open programmes by ARC Training. For more information, contact Janet.
