Criminal Justice: Technology & Terrorism

Running Head: Terrorism Stakeholders

Terrorism

Terrorism Stakeholders

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Terrorism

Modern day terrorism has caused sufficient harm to the society both in the political, social and the economic sectors. External and internal forces have influenced terrorism activities within the governments therefore increasing the intensity of the terrorism acts (Chong, 2007). After the terror attack that occurred in the U.S on the 9/11, 2001, it was realised that there have been low information sharing amongst the agencies that conducts the security surveillance of the country. Various institutions and agencies directly or indirectly are linked to the terrorist attack that takes place in the world. These institutions and firms could be involved in terrorism acts either as instruments, perpetrators or victims. For example, World Trade Centre became a victim to the terror activities during the 9/11 U.S terror acts, other institutions could support terrorism activities using their knowledge to channel their funds to them (Chong, 2007). Terrorism effects have been felt both in the global and the national economy over the past years.

Internal and External Stakeholders influence on terrorism

Terrorism has been defined as an act that gains momentum from the political arena and therefore executes their command of killing and destroying properties. Various stakeholders have been involved in the terrorism acts that have been felt in the countries.

Internal stakeholders influence on terrorism

After the 9/11 terror attack in the U.S stakeholder security forums were initiated and implemented in the U.S that could ensure the safety of their citizens and themselves. The terrorism information service (TIPS) encouraged all the Americans who were able to provide any information concerning their fellow citizens involved in any suspicious activity to report to FBI(Borst et al., 2005). This could help the citizens to identify the terrorist among them and thereafter safeguard the lives of their citizens.

Homeland security therefore sought the public vigilance both the police and the communities in the protection of their citizens in the U.K and the U.S.A to help in ensuring that the local and national security was achieved (Chong, 2007). Community based counter terrorism initiatives have also been in the US and the UK through the engagement and outreach initiatives that helps the communities in identifying the terrorist among themselves.

Institution of higher learning for example the universities and the tertiary colleges have much been apprehended for information to be disseminated in regard to the internet use and radicalisation, and information sharing. Internet has been used as the recruitment platform of the youth to the terror group, therefore internet safety in all institutions of learning should be improved; the potentiality of online recruitment to radical groups should be emphasized in schools, this information should therefore be disseminated appropriately and consistently to the people in charge (Borst et al., 2005). For example, Sweden is one of the countries that have the strength and critical skills for young people regarding the internet use, these skills could evade the youth from the radical recruitment therefore combating terrorism.

External Stakeholders influence on terrorism

Terrorism activities has created a blurred scene between the public and the private sectors, differentiating between the legal and the illegal act is creating an environment that illicit networks of operations have become very difficult to identify (Herstein et al., 2008). Most of the European Union member states identify the greatest threat to their security to be the Islamist militant terror groups.

Organised crime groups (OCGs) forms one of the major external forces involved in the trafficking of the illicit commodities and human beings internationally. Over the years,these groups have increased as a result of the new immigration patterns that have created additional links between the home jurisdictions and the Diaspora communities(Herstein et al., 2008)..

Some other institutions have been identified to fund and transfer funds to the terrorism groups to enable them execute their criminal activities in terms of supplying them with the weaponry that they require.

The role of the internal and external stakeholders to terrorism

Internal and external stakeholders have a role in counter terrorism attacks. Establishment of the homeland security in the U.S led to reduced number of the terrorism activities that took place within their country. Internal stakeholders have role of being their brothers keepers in ensuring that every suspicious person is reported to the relevant security personnel or institutions (Herstein et al., 2008). Information must also be disseminated through the media to the relevant authorities within the stipulated time to avoid information inadequacies experienced during the 9/11 terror attack.

The external stakeholders should also ensure that more funds and support are granted towards supporting the counter terrorism actions in the less developed countries and information sharing technologies with regard to terrorism control and reduction(Chong, 2007).. Financial institution should therefore develop a framework of scrutinizing the role of their funds at the local level, despite that it is a hectic job, the institution therefore needs a framework that guides the funds that are to be released out of their institution.

Integrating the internal and external stakeholders in terrorism

Information sharing among both stakeholders is very important in ensuring that there is effective information concerning terrorism activities in any particular country. Establishment of a framework that enhances information sharing among the stakeholders is very paramount in that adequate and efficient information is disseminated within the adequate time. Incorporating the homeland security can be of importance in information dissemination methods.

Conclusion

Terrorism is an act that causes potential economic, social and health effects in the country. Administering the counter terrorism actions in some of the ways of reducing the effects of terrorism in the world is very critical. Internal and external stakeholders performs a key role in ensuring that terrorism actions are counteracted.

REFERENCES

Borst, I., Baaijens, J., & Meijer, G. R. (2005). Network Analysis of Terrorism Defense Organizations-A Network Approach for Developing Performance Indicators. In Collaborative Networks and Their Breeding Environments (pp. 265-272). Springer US.

Chong, M. (2007). The role of internal communication and training in infusing corporate values and delivering brand promise: Singapore Airlines' experience. Corporate Reputation Review, 10(3), 201-212.

Herstein, R., Mitki, Y., & Jaffe, E. D. (2008). Corporate image reinforcement in an era of terrorism through integrated marketing communication. Corporate Reputation Review, 11(4), 360-370.

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