Discussion 1 There are NUMEROUS federal government websites that discuss counter terrorism.

Discussion 1

There are NUMEROUS federal government websites that discuss counter terrorism. Choose one federal or state agency and give an example of their focus on counter terrorism. For example, the Dept of Treasury looks at money laundering and terrorists networks. They work with other federal agencies in terrorism. They can sanction countries for their activities in relation to the US. 

Web link you can use

https://www.dni.gov/index.php/nctc-home

https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/19_0920_plcy_strategic-framework-countering-terrorism-targeted-violence.pdf

https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/counterterrorism-and-counterproliferation

https://www.un.org/counterterrorism/

Discussion 2

Review counter terrorism tactics that other countries use and give two examples. Some countries limit how long people can stay. Some countries are very strict with their borders. Other countries might use their military to guard important buildings…etc. Name country and tactics used.

Web link you can use

https://www.usip.org/publications/2017/10/chinas-approach-international-terrorism

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_77646.htm

Discussion 3

There are NUMEROUS websites, including federal agencies, that provide information about how to protect ones self in case of biological warfare. Review some of the sites and discuss two tactics that you think are significant to COVID protection and/or other biological threats, so that others can gain more information for future protection.

Web link you can use

https://warontherocks.com/2020/05/covid-19-and-americas-counter-terrorism-response/

https://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/ethical-issues-and-vaccines/biological-weapons-bioterrorism-and-vaccines