Terrorism continues to represent one of the greatest global challenges to international peace, stability and security. To counter this threat, States must join efforts at the local, national, bilateral, regional, subregional and international levels to deal with its various manifestations. In addition, Member States must build up an institutional structure that includes prevention, investigation, law enforcement and adequate sanctions for terrorists.

The Digest of Terrorist Cases , recently released by UNODC, is an example of such international cooperation. The handbook is a compilation of legal experiences relating to actual terrorist cases gained by high-ranking experts from several countries who have gathered at meetings organized by UNODC in Austria, Colombia and Italy. The experts share their experiences in dealing with terrorism cases, reflect on their positive and negative judicial experiences, and explain specific investigative and prosecutorial techniques used in these cases.

Auch für nicht-Juristen interessant.

Two events centered on New York City separated by five days demonstrated the end of one phase of terrorism and the pending arrival of the next. The failed car-bombing in Times square and the dizzying stock market crash less than a week later mark the book ends of terrorist eras.

Bei dem Crash hatte ich mich auch nach möglichen Ursachen gefragt und in die Richtung gedacht, aber nicht so schön elaboriert wie Roderick Jones.

Via Jeffrey Carr.