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978-1-4020-3585-2

NATO AND TERRORISM Catastrophic Terrorism and First Responders: Threats and Mitigation

Publication year: 2005

ISBN: 978-1-4020-3585-2

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In this important new book a group of experts represents the current knowledge on the various terrorism threats to first responders resulting from the novel use of conventional weapons, as well radiological, nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. Also, the current situation in selected countries of different sizes and practical experience with terrorism countermeasures (Austria, Israel, Slovenia, Russia, U.S.) is reviewed, focusing on the national operational logistics and the individual needs for improving the present situation. Finally, this book offers innovative solutions to strengthen the level of protection of the first responders, culminating in fifty-one practically applicable recommendations


Subject: Humanities, Social Science and Law, First Responder, Nation Palestine Liberation Organization, assessment, terrorism