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Chapter 11 - Transnational Terrorism (Why? (Globalisation, Immigration…
Chapter 11 - Transnational Terrorism
Why?
Globalisation
Immigration Policy
Many refugees had to escape the Syrian War into Europe, some of these refugees turned terrorist and attack those countries like Germany that adopted them
War
The current Syrian war created many terrorist groups
Politics
Eg. Madrid Bombing in 2004, Al-Qaeda wanted the government to loose their election for supporting the US in war effort against terror
Advancement in IT
Poverty
Many jobless youth are drawn into terrorism becoz of poverty
Terrorist group promised them pay and jobs
Religion
Extremism in religion is the biggest cause. Eg the ISIS wanted to setup an pure Islamic State and started to spread terrorism in Arab World and rest of World
How?
Destruction of Properties and Lives
Cyber Attack and Sabotage
Hijacking and Kidnapping
Radicalization the young in schools and religious instituition
Impact
Loss of Lives
almost 3000 lives were loss in 911 atttack
Properties Damage
Financial Loss
The 911 attack cause
11 Billion loss in businesses
40 billion in insurance claims
Civil War / A new war / Religion war
After 911, Presient George Bush started war on terror in Afghanistan and IRaq
Change in lifestyle
After 911, we can no longer bring watered bottle, sharp objects on the plane.
Hatred for a race and religion
Preventive Measure
Tighten Border Control
Thorough Background Checks
Screening - Biometrics
Surveillance
Adopt advanced technology like iris scanning to prevent fake passport usage
Prohibit Controlled Material/Arms
Disallow bringing in of weapons and explosive material
Ban weapons
Ban Radicalized or Extreme religious Material
Tighter Immigration Policy
Visas control
More stringent immigration clearance for work permit or PR
Education
Start educating the young
Advertisement & Commercials
Schools
Protective Measure
Enhanced Security Surveillance and Infrastructure
Increase patrol in Key Installation such as Airport, Hospital..etc
Setup security check point or post. Eg Jurong Island, chemical checkpoint
Using ISA to detain terrorist suspect without trial
Responsive
Conduct Counter Terrorist Exercise
to be ready
to let citizens be aware and participate
Setup Emergency Response Team
Handle actual incident
Counter Terrorist Squad
SCDF
Collaborate with other countries to fight terrorism
Eg. Working with Interpol and ASEAN Counter Terrorism Team
Eg. Conduct joint exercise with other countries in counter terrorism