5.7: Terrorism
Expand NATO's Defence Against Terrorism Programme. Other Information:
Responding to Unconventional Dangers. Throughout the Group's investigation, NATO's response to terrorism, cyber vulnerabilities,
energy security, and climate change was discussed. Some new capabilities may be needed. Strengthening NATO's role in fighting
terrorism. NATO's military forces are playing a vital role in the fight against violent extremism in Afghanistan. Within the
treaty area, however, counter-terrorism is primarily the responsibility of police and other domestic agencies. Nonetheless,
the Alliance can play a supporting part through the protection of vital military facilities, sharing intelligence, and providing
assistance, when asked, in consequence management. It is worth recalling, for example, that NATO aircraft flew AWACS patrols
over the United States for seven months following the 9/11 attacks. In 2004, the Alliance established a Defence Against Terrorism
Programme that was designed to develop new technologies to protect troops and civilians against such dangers as improvised
explosive devices, suicide bombs and anti-aircraft rocket strikes. Recommendation: 1. NATO's Defence Against Terrorism Programme
should expand from its current focus on ten areas of technology-related work to include, among other subjects, collaborative
research on investigative techniques, deterrence, and social networking.
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