Can the War on Terrorism Be Won?

by David M. Haugen (Editor), Susan Musser (Editor)

Overview

The War on Terrorism has been ongoing for more than a decade, and seems to have no end. So it is critical to understand why this is, and set down markers of progress and defeat. This anthology presents thirteen controversial essays that debate issues associated with the War on Terrorism. Can the war be won if we give in to hatred? Is the war increasing militarism around the world? What does the West value? Should the United States detain prisoners in Guantanamo Bay? How effective is aid to local populations in preventing terrorism? Is public support waning? Readers will gain deep insight into these questions and valuable context to the real events affecting millions of people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737719734
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	07/28/2007
Series:	At Issue Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	15 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction     7
Progress in the War on Terror Has Made America Safer   George W. Bush     12
America and Its Allies Are Making Progress Against Terrorism in Afghanistan   Harry Heflin     25
U.S. Aid Is Helping Win the War Against Terrorism   Andrew Natsios     29
The UN Is Helping Win the War Against Terrorism   David Cortright     36
America Must Be Prepared for a Long Fight Against Terrorism   Mortimer B. Zuckerman     45
The West Must Prove Its Values Are Stronger than Those of Radical Islam   Tony Blair     49
America Must Confront the Sponsors of Islamic Extremism   Alex Alexiev     55
America Must Rethink the Motivations for Islamic Terrorism   Michal Zapendowski     61
Detention of Prisoners at Guantanamo Bay Undermines the War on Terror$dUSA Today     66
American Public Support for the War on Terror Is Waning$dEconomist     70
The U.S. Military-Industrial Complex Wants the War on Terror to Continue   Manuel Valenzuela     75
The War on Terror Is Increasing Militarism Around the Globe   Matthew O'Rourke     83
America Cannot Win the War Against Terrorism by Giving in to Hatred   Gerald Leonard Spence     90
Organizations toContact     94
Bibliography     100
Index     106

Editorial Reviews

Review: Can the War on Terrorism Be Won? "Capped by an extensive reading list and an annotated list of organizations, this is a strong option for assignment or debate-team research."—Booklist, January 2008

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