Comparing the Evolution of Counter-terrorism Responses in the United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.)
Open Access
Author:
Showan, Nathan Daniel
Area of Honors:
Security and Risk Analysis
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Peter Kent Forster, Thesis Supervisor Dr. Edward J Glantz, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
United States United Kingdom Counter terrorism Terrorism response incident command police investigation legislative changes terrorist events
Abstract:
This thesis analyzed how counter terrorism responses evolved over time in relation to
significant terrorist attacks in the United States and United Kingdom. Other studies have focused
on the evolution of counter terrorism responses, but due to age, they are missing key events in
terrorist history that have had great influence on counter terrorism responses. This thesis used a
case study approach and examined the tactical and strategic responses to terrorism. Tactical
responses included police and intelligence investigations, and incident command. Strategic
responses included high-level policy and legislation changes. This study gathered data from open
source materials. The results of this study allow governments to further prevent terrorist events,
better enable terrorist prosecution, and enhance terrorist attack mitigation.